Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Greenville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $127K.
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc gave $215K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $36K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $215,370
- +131.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $35,895
- +169.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $27,885
- Total assets
- $1,711,006
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Broward Center ($76K). Together the top 6 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 156% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 264% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2023) to $215K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward Center Fort Lauderdale, FL | Contribution | $76,100 |
| Nova Southern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | Contribution | $67,500 |
| Royal Dames of Cancer Research Fort Lauderdale, FL | Contribution | $43,270 |
| Joe Dimaggion Childrens Hospital F Hollywood, FL | Donation | $12,500 |
| Alabama Sports Festival Foundation Montgomery, AL | 501c 3 donation to help fund games | $10,000 |
| Paws Humane Society Broward Co Fort Lauderdale, FL | Contribution | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,711,006 | $128,981 | $217,384 | $215,370 | 6 | $215,370 | $127,028 | $81,676 |
| 2025 | $1,804,349 | $142,007 | $94,683 | $93,100 | 7 | $93,100 | $140,485 | $87,539 |
| 2024 | $1,756,531 | $110,955 | $138,888 | $137,350 | 5 | $137,350 | $109,478 | $85,833 |
| 2023 | $1,783,956 | $97,020 | $91,892 | $84,100 | 5 | $84,100 | $89,289 | $85,110 |
| 2022 | $1,778,211 | $549,366 | $144,758 | $136,000 | 9 | $136,000 | $553,250 | $34,711 |
| 2021 | $1,373,091 | $47,437 | $194,658 | $186,500 | 9 | — | $38,700 | $33,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc is led by Carol M Kalagher, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carol M Kalagher
President
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Irvine
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Boswell
Secretary
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tommy Counts (2021) — Secretary Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc
How much does Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc give each year?
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc gave $215K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $93K across 7 grants.
What is Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $27,885, and its average grant was $35,895, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc give grants?
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants).
Does Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Broward Center ($76,100), Nova Southern University ($67,500) and Royal Dames of Cancer Research ($43,270), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc?
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ben F Harrison Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0781485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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