Ef Harris Family Foundation
Ef Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmette, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 7 grants totaling $6.0M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Ef Harris Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ef Harris Family Foundation gave $6.0M across 7 grants in 2019 (avg $864K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $6,049,611
- Grants made (2019)
- 7
- Average grant
- $864,230
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (94% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Ef Harris Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($5.7M). Together the top 7 received $6.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 7 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Providence, RI | Public Charity Support | $5,704,611 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | Public Charity Support | $150,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Public Charity Support | $70,000 |
| The Ohio St U Foundation Columbus, OH | Public Charity Support | $60,000 |
| The Valarie Fund Maplewood, NJ | Public Charity Support | $30,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Public Charity Support | $20,000 |
| Angelic Organics Learning Ctr Caledonia, IL | Public Charity Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,242,974 | $6,091,662 | $6,049,611 | 7 | $1,079,326 | $267,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ef Harris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ef Harris Family Foundation is led by Jane Harris, President & Director on the 2019 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Jane Harris
President & Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Harris
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Ef Harris Family Foundation
How much does Ef Harris Family Foundation give each year?
Ef Harris Family Foundation gave $6.0M across 7 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ef Harris Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ef Harris Family Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $60,000, and its average grant was $864,230, across 7 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ef Harris Family Foundation give grants?
Ef Harris Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ef Harris Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ef Harris Family Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity Support" (7 grants).
Who are Ef Harris Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ef Harris Family Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($5,704,611), Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($150,000) and University of Michigan ($70,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How much is Ef Harris Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Ef Harris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ef Harris Family Foundation's EIN?
Ef Harris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6108528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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