Harris Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harris Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $363,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$363,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $339,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $386,500 | 34 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $339,500 | 39 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $363,500 | 37 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
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 Harris Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 33 | $327,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Grant, Annual and Capital Committment | $50,000 |
| Vfic | Annual Fund, Technology Fund, Rising Star Fund, Sponsorship | $41,000 |
| Vmfa Foundation | Grant, Capital Commitment | $25,000 |
| University of Richmond | Capital Pledge | $25,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Grant | $22,500 |
| Individual | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| University of Richmond | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| University of Virginia | Tyler Harris Rose Fund $ 10,000 Dr. Shimer Research- Ortho $ 10,000 | $20,000 |
| Warm Springs Presbyterian Church | Grant-Tots Program, Annual Fund | $16,000 |
| VCU Institute for Contemporary Art | Annual Fund | $11,000 |
| Bath County Arts Association | Annual Fund | $11,000 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Bath County Christmas Mother | Public Support | $10,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Grant | $10,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| The Doorways | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| St Catherine's School | Grant, Capital Commitment, Scholarship | $6,000 |
| St Christopher's School | Grant, Capital Commitment, Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Chesapeake Academy Foundation | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| VCU Massey Cancer Center | Grant | $5,000 |
| Washington Lee University | Katie Harris Storer Fund | $5,000 |
| Seminary for the Third Millennium | In Honor of Marty Fields | $5,000 |
| Bath County Animal Welfare Foundati | Annual Giving | $3,000 |
| Sheltering Arms Foundation | Capital committment | $2,500 |
| Individual | Grant | $2,500 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Annual Giving | $2,500 |
| Cross-Over Ministries Inc | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Steamboat Era Museum | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | Public Support | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Richmond | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Bath County Hospital | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Garth Newel Music Center | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Bolling Haxell House Foundation | Annual Fund | $500 |
| Faison School for Autism | Annual Fund | $500 |
| Bath County Historical Society | Annual Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- H Hiter Harris III
- Jil W Harris
- Katherine Harris Storer
- Elizabeth Tyler Harris
- H Hiter Harris IV
Questions people ask
Does Harris Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harris Foundation give?
$363,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harris Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Hiter Harris III (President), Jil W Harris (Secty/Treas), Katherine Harris Storer (Director) and Elizabeth Tyler Harris (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Harris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.