George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable
Accepts applications
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable is a private foundation in Rapid City, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,450 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,900 and the largest $7,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,450
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,900
- Largest grant$7,800
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,210 the year before.
70% of its 2025 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 | $39,416 | 12 | $925,576 |
| 2024 | $39,210 | 11 | $987,500 |
| 2025 | $40,450 | 10 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | First Trust Company LLC 1919 Hope Court, Rapid City, SD 57701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 791-0837 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining educational goals, financial need and high school transcript |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | Montana high school graduates applying to accredited schools, lake county graduates have priority. |
What George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 5 | $22,400 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,800 |
| Idaho | 1 | $3,900 |
| Arizona | 2 | $3,450 |
| New York | 1 | $2,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State Chapter Peo | General operating | $7,800 |
| Ohio Northern University | Scholarship | $7,800 |
| Brigham Young Univ FBO Tyler Corum | Scholarship | $3,900 |
| MONTANA TECH FBO OWEN McELWEE | Scholarship | $3,900 |
| University of Montana FBO Colter Wi | Scholarship | $3,900 |
| Montana State Univ FBO Trent Wilson | Scholarship | $3,900 |
| Montana State Univ FBO Piper Hoxie | Scholarship | $2,900 |
| Cornell Univ FBO Isabel Seeley | Scholarship | $2,900 |
| Grand Canyon University FBO Lauryn | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Shunshine Acres Children's Home | General operating | $1,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Becky Dupruis
- Linda Fisher
- First Trust Company LLC
Questions people ask
Does George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable give?
$40,450 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,900.
Who runs George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists Becky Dupruis (Grant Committee), Linda Fisher (Grant Committee) and First Trust Company LLC (Trustee).
What does George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.