The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $148,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$148,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $125,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,000 | 4 | $2.6 million |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 7 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $148,000 | 7 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles A Harris Co George Thorn 1111 E Main St VA2-300-10-98, Richmond, VA 23219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 382-4615 |
| What to submit | Letter listing need and outlining organization programs |
| Restrictions | Limited to organizations in biomedical and learning disability research and education |
What The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $143,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCV Foundation | Ruth and louis harris | $40,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | Support school of the arts | $30,000 |
| Riverside School | For the scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | Ruth harris scholarship | $25,000 |
| MCV Foundation | Support current fund | $18,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | Support current fund | $5,000 |
| Camp Spring Creek | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles A Harris
- Robyn Williams Oskuie
- Jeffrey A Allende
- Richard Harris
- Tobie Meyer
- Scott Williams
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation give?
$148,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles A Harris (President), Robyn Williams Oskuie (Sec/Treasurer), Jeffrey A Allende (Director) and Richard Harris (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.