Bill and Helen Harris Charitable
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wirtz, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $601K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $273K.
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable at a glance
In short: Bill and Helen Harris Charitable gave $30K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $30,000
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -10.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $601,104
- +39.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Bill and Helen Harris Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Radford University ($9K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bill and Helen Harris Charitable gives
- Giving grew 275% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radford University Radford, VA | Tuition Assistance | $9,000 |
| Galax Foundation for Excellence IN Galax, VA | Student Aid | $8,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| University of VA Charlottesville, VA | Tuition Assistance | $5,000 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Tuition Assistance | $2,000 |
| Radford University Carilion Roanoke, VA | Tuition Assistance | $1,000 |
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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 | $601,104 | $273,413 | $104,361 | $30,000 | 6 | $60,363 | $273,413 | $60,676 |
| 2025 | $432,052 | $58,992 | $82,757 | $28,000 | 5 | $54,695 | $58,992 | $51,858 |
| 2024 | $455,817 | $56,007 | $59,925 | $10,000 | 3 | $31,613 | $56,007 | $46,366 |
| 2023 | $459,735 | $30,968 | $50,085 | $8,000 | 2 | $28,900 | $30,968 | $38,149 |
| 2022 | $478,852 | $85,540 | $86,821 | $39,000 | 5 | $61,715 | $85,540 | $45,374 |
| 2021 | $480,133 | $28,176 | $48,161 | $7,000 | 2 | — | $27,537 | $36,971 |
| 2020 | $500,118 | $-207,294 | $66,976 | $8,500 | 4 | — | $4,573 | $33,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill and Helen Harris Charitable reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable is led by Donald R. Henck, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Donald R. Henck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $61K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $61K, to Donald R Henck (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bill and Helen Harris Charitable
How much does Bill and Helen Harris Charitable give each year?
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable gave $30K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $28K across 5 grants.
What is Bill and Helen Harris Charitable's typical grant size?
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bill and Helen Harris Charitable give grants?
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable gives mostly in Virginia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (17%).
Does Bill and Helen Harris Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Bill and Helen Harris Charitable's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Bill and Helen Harris Charitable's largest grantees?
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Radford University ($9,000), Galax Foundation for Excellence IN ($8,000) and University of VA ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Bill and Helen Harris Charitable?
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable reported $601K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Bill and Helen Harris Charitable?
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wirtz, VA. It holds $601K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Bill and Helen Harris Charitable's EIN?
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4063516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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