Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation states that it dissolved and liquidated its assets on December 30, 2024, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Alaska. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,344,253
- +486.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,278
- +326.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (28 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. As the foundation’s 2024 filing is marked final and it states that it dissolved, these instructions should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2563 Shady Lane, Boise, ID 83716
Phone: (208) 344-2574
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harding University - See Addendum for Add'l Information ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 144 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Alaska (60%) and Idaho (39%), with 1% in North Carolina and a rounded less than 1% in Tennessee. The filing lists the largest recipient, Harding University, in Searcy, AK; the liquidation narrative identifies the university’s address as Searcy, Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 44 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1072% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2019) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harding University - See Addendum for Add'l Information Searcy, AK | David Underwood Scholarships and Operations | $1,410,753 |
| Women's and Children's Alliance Boise, ID | Operations | $86,500 |
| Boise State University Boise, ID | BSU Band | $70,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold Boise, ID | Operations | $70,000 |
| Dallas Harris Elementary Boise, ID | Operations | $61,000 |
| Idaho City Historical Foundation Idaho City, ID | Operations | $60,000 |
| Caring Hearts and Hands of Hope Boise, ID | Operations | $50,000 |
| College of Idaho Caldwell, ID | Operations | $50,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Garden Boise, ID | Operations | $45,000 |
| St Lukes Health Foundation Boise, ID | Oncology | $45,000 |
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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 | — | $-39,227 | $2,357,013 | $2,344,253 | 44 | $2,356,941 | $1,510 | $69,164 |
| 2023 | $2,396,240 | $147,944 | $415,028 | $400,000 | 32 | $408,242 | $96,497 | $128,319 |
| 2022 | $2,663,324 | $270,246 | $1,010,262 | $1,000,000 | 36 | $1,004,747 | $216,285 | $173,214 |
| 2021 | $3,403,340 | $130,522 | $213,719 | $200,000 | 17 | $207,108 | $74,269 | $197,042 |
| 2020 | $3,486,537 | $103,631 | $209,229 | $200,000 | 15 | — | $45,604 | $177,285 |
| 2019 | $3,592,135 | $78,791 | $210,222 | $200,000 | 14 | — | $18,840 | $182,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, the Women’s and Children’s Alliance says it serves women and families, with a primary focus on victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Camp Rainbow Gold says it provides emotionally empowering experiences for Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families. The Idaho Botanical Garden describes its work as connecting people, plants, and nature, while St. Luke’s Health Foundation says it develops philanthropic resources to support community health.
Other recipients included organizations supporting students and education, vulnerable students in Kenya, wildlife rescue, and refugees. These descriptions are the recipient organizations’ own accounts of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $2,344,253. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,410,753, with a median of $16,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,410,753 to Harding University for David Underwood scholarships and operations; $86,500 to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance for operations; and $70,000 each to Boise State University for the BSU band and Camp Rainbow Gold for operations. Other notable awards included $61,000 to Dallas Harris Elementary for operations and $60,000 to the Idaho City Historical Foundation for operations.
The filing states that the foundation’s bond was assigned to Harding University, its land was sold, and remaining cash was disbursed to charitable organizations. These were distributions during the foundation’s liquidation, not an indication of an ongoing grant cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Felicia H. Burkhalter as president, W. Dallas Burkhalter as secretary, Mildred H. Davis as treasurer, and Brian Randolph Harris as a board member.
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc is led by Felicia H. Burkhalter, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Felicia H. Burkhalter
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Randolph Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mildred H. Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. Dallas Burkhalter
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc
How much does Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 32 grants.
What is Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,000, and its average grant was $53,278, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc that year got $72K on average.
Where does Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alaska: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (31 grants), Idaho City, ID (4 grants) and Nampa, ID (3 grants).
Does Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (40 grants).
Who are Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harding University - See Addendum for Add'l Information ($1,410,753), Women's and Children's Alliance ($86,500) and Boise State University ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, the Women’s and Children’s Alliance says it serves women and families, with a primary focus on victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1843939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Dallas and Alta Harris Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 27, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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