Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha is a private foundation based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $160,000, with contributions going primarily to recipients in Arkansas.
Key facts about Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha
In short: Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha gave $160K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 61-6249560
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $7,273
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,131,209
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+1021.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
+128.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+450.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-58.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, shelter, meals for older adults, children’s services, nursing scholarships, and community services.
Among its 2025 grantees, TheatreSquared describes its work as creating professional theatre, expanding arts access among audiences and in schools, and serving as a national center for new plays. Arkansas Children’s Hospital says it champions children by improving their health and transforming healthcare delivery for children in Arkansas and beyond.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $160,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Listed awards included $40,000 to First United Methodist Church in Springdale, Arkansas; $25,000 to Teen Action Support in Rogers, Arkansas; and $10,000 each to Good News Church in Leander, Texas, Samaritan House in Springdale, and NWA Food Bank in Lowell. TheatreSquared in Fayetteville and Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock each received $5,000.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 6% to recipients in Texas, and 1% to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $224K (2022). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $160K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($40K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 68 (96%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Springdale, AR | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Teen Action Support Rogers, AR | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Good News Church Leander, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Samaritan House Springdale, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NWA Food Bank Lowell, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 7HILLS Fayetteville, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Springdale Meals on Wheels Springdale, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NWA Children's Shelter Bentonville, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lifestyles Fayetteville, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nwacc Nursing Scholarship Bentonville, AR | Charitable | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,131,209 | $1,207,083 | $176,749 | $160,000 across 22 grants |
| 2024 | $100,875 | $90,478 | $71,763 | $70,000 across 4 grants |
| 2023 | $82,160 | $100,983 | $174,204 | $172,000 across 18 grants |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,131,209 | $100,875 | $82,160 |
| Revenue | $1,207,083 | $90,478 | $100,983 |
| Expenses | $176,749 | $71,763 | $174,204 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $160,000 | $70,250 | $172,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $50,269 | $88,965 | $99,029 |
| Distributable Amount | $143,845 | $88,030 | $71,331 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brittany J Adcock as trustee and Don S Harris, Debra D Harris, and Melissa Doty as members.
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brittany J. Adcock
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Debra D. Harris
Member
Member Advisory Committee → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Don S. Harris
Member
Member Advisory Committee → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Melissa Doty
Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: R. Keith Cullinan (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 3578 E Chatsworth Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: (479) 530-5856
Frequently asked questions about Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha
How much does Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha give each year?
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha gave $160K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's typical grant size?
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,273, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha give grants?
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha gives mostly in Arkansas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fayetteville, AR (8 grants), Springdale, AR (6 grants), Rogers, AR (3 grants) and Bentonville, AR (2 grants).
Does Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's largest grantees?
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's largest 2025 grantees include First United Methodist Church ($40,000), Teen Action Support ($25,000) and Good News Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha?
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, shelter, meals for older adults, children’s services, nursing scholarships, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's EIN?
Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6249560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Don S Harris & Debra D Harris Family Cha accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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