Pharos Foundation
Accepts applications
Pharos Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$31.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
60% 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 | $4.3 million | 33 | $32.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 30 | $31.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | George R Harris PO Box 864, Wilson, WY 83014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 627-0698, grogersh@gmail.com |
| What to submit | In writing only. Include financial information, proof of exempt organization status, and a description of how your grant would further the cause of education in the united states of america. |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
| Restrictions | Education |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pharos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 15 | $517,500 |
| California | 3 | $297,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $90,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University Foundat | General charitable support | $400,000 |
| All in Education | General charitable support | $262,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General charitable support | $200,000 |
| Montclair Foundation Inc | General charitable support | $55,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| Hoover Institution | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Mental Health & Recovery Services | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Teton Youth and Family Services | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Be A Leader Foundation | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Children's Learning Center | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Vela Education Fund | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Az | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Teach for America - Phoenix | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Chicanos Por la Causa | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Teewinot Institute | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Education Forward Arizona | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Aliento Education Fund | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Kbach Friends of Public Radio Az | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Montclair Art Museum | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Rising Youth Theatre | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Leads | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Leadership Institute | General charitable support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George R Harris
- Suzanne Harris
- Malcolm Harris
Questions people ask
Does Pharos Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Pharos Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pharos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George R Harris (President), Suzanne Harris (Treasurer) and Malcolm Harris (Secretary).
What does Pharos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.