Alan Harris Foundation
Alan Harris Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $14K.
Alan Harris Foundation at a glance
In short: Alan Harris Foundation gave $79K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,215
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,802
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,750
- Total assets
- $313,236
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alan Harris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pascua Yaqui Tribe Charitable Org ($13K). Together the top 9 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alan Harris Foundation gives
- Giving grew 296% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 468% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $81K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pascua Yaqui Tribe Charitable Org Tucson, AZ | General | $12,500 |
| Wheels for Kids Oro Valley, AZ | General | $10,600 |
| Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports Tucson, AZ | General | $10,000 |
| Homestretch Foundation Tucson, AZ | General | $10,000 |
| Beyond Bikes Tucson, AZ | General | $9,750 |
| Lutheran Social Services Phoenix, AZ | General | $9,100 |
| Bicas Tuscon, AZ | general | $6,765 |
| Gap Ministries Tucson, AZ | General | $6,500 |
| Greater Arizona Bicycling Associati Tucson, AZ | General | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,236 | $17,463 | $82,837 | $79,215 | 9 | $79,215 | $13,841 | $16,927 |
| 2023 | $378,610 | $10,757 | $84,794 | $80,860 | 10 | $80,860 | $6,823 | $20,457 |
| 2022 | $452,647 | $400,010 | $3,476 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $10 | $12,528 |
| 2021 | $56,113 | $180 | $20,523 | $20,000 | 4 | $20,482 | $180 | $3,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan Harris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alan Harris Foundation is led by Robert Fritz, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Fritz
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Bauman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pumford
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Harding
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Waterman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Barbara Renick (2021) — Director
- Former: C. Wayne Cullop (2021) — President
- Former: Susan Reed (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alan Harris Foundation
How much does Alan Harris Foundation give each year?
Alan Harris Foundation gave $79K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 10 grants.
What is Alan Harris Foundation's typical grant size?
Alan Harris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,750, and its average grant was $8,802, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alan Harris Foundation give grants?
Alan Harris Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (6 grants).
Does Alan Harris Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alan Harris Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alan Harris Foundation's largest grantees?
Alan Harris Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pascua Yaqui Tribe Charitable Org ($12,500), Wheels for Kids ($10,600) and Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan Harris Foundation?
Alan Harris Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alan Harris Foundation?
Alan Harris Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $313K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Alan Harris Foundation's EIN?
Alan Harris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3960559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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