Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation is a private foundation in Cushing, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $941,299 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $410,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$941,299
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$410,000
- Assets$34.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $499,181 the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $499,181 | 14 | $31.9 million |
| 2024 | $941,299 | 23 | $34.6 million |
How to apply
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 23 | $941,299 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cimmarron Valley Coop Inc | Urban development deferred for pickle ballcourts for communityactivities(see letter attached) | $410,000 |
| Oak Grove Baptist Church | General fund $45,000benevolence fund$10,000 | $250,000 |
| Epos Outreach International Inc | Charitable | $98,160 |
| Love Inc of Greater Cushing | Contribution | $32,500 |
| Cimarron Valley Entrepreneurs Allia | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Drumright Community Fundinc | Contribution | $22,889 |
| Cushing Fairlawn New Zion Cemetery | Contriubtion | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma FFA Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Drumright Connunity Players | Haritable | $14,950 |
| City of Yale | Charitable | $12,800 |
| Right Path Riding Academy | Contribution | $12,500 |
| Drumright Community Fund Inc | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Drumright Historical Society | Haritable | $6,000 |
| Cushing Golf Booster Club Inc | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Cimarron Players Inc | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Payne County United Way | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Cushing Arts and Humanity Council | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Council Valley Baptist Church | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Cushing Public School Foundation in | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Cushing Wrestling Takedown Club | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Council Valley Advent Christian Chu | Ontribution | $1,000 |
| Happy Acres Cowboy Church | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Magdeburg
Questions people ask
Does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation give?
$941,299 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brenda Magdeburg (Trustee).
What does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.