Catharine a Harrison Fund
Supporting organization for a 501(c)(3) charity. The catherine harrison fund does not meet the requirements to be a supporting organization (neither type I, ii, nor iii), but due to its formation being prior to 1969, it is
Catharine a Harrison Fund at a glance
In short: Catharine a Harrison Fund gave $232K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,500
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,750
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $115,750
- Total assets
- $6,602,902
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Catharine a Harrison Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soldiers Sailors Memorial Hospital ($154K). Together the top 2 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Catharine a Harrison Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $270K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Sailors Memorial Hospital Wellsboro, PA | Operating | $154,000 |
| Green Free Library Wellsboro, PA | Operating | $77,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,602,902 | $532,400 | $277,475 | $231,500 | 2 | $532,390 |
| 2023 | $6,244,031 | $307,698 | $254,765 | $212,000 | 2 | $307,698 |
| 2022 | $5,609,691 | $292,626 | $312,899 | $270,000 | 2 | $292,615 |
| 2021 | $5,181,811 | $587,171 | $261,093 | $216,000 | 2 | $587,171 |
| 2020 | $4,855,733 | $286,772 | $256,010 | $200,000 | 2 | $286,772 |
About Catharine a Harrison Fund
Based on IRS filings
Catharine a Harrison Fund is a public charity, based in Wellsboro, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $532K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catharine a Harrison Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Citizens Northern Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Harry Webster III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Coolidge Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: R. Lowell Coolidge Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $44K, to Citizens Northern Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Catharine a Harrison Fund
How much does Catharine a Harrison Fund give each year?
Catharine a Harrison Fund gave $232K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $212K across 2 grants.
How large is Catharine a Harrison Fund?
Catharine a Harrison Fund reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $532K.
Where does Catharine a Harrison Fund operate?
Catharine a Harrison Fund has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Catharine a Harrison Fund's EIN?
Catharine a Harrison Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6412245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Catharine a Harrison Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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