Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-6911262

The Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust is a private independent foundation based in New York City, New York. Established in 1986 in Virginia, the foundation operates with a focus on cultural philanthropy and maintains a small operational footprint with one employee.

Key facts about Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust

EIN: 13-6911262
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $332,000
Grants made (2025): 22
Average grant: $15,091
Median grant: $15,000
Primary geography: New York (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust's 22 itemized 2025 grants were New York (62%), New Jersey (12%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$332K

+5.6% YoY

Grant Count

+15.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-8.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily to cultural institutions. Its funding priorities include arts and culture, with particular emphasis on support for museums, performing arts organizations, and creative institutions.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 19 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2025). Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $30,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $206K (62%)

New Jersey $40K (12%)

Virginia $30K (9%)

Pennsylvania $20K (6%)

District of Columbia $15K (5%)

All other $21K (6%)

Share of all 22 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Idaho New Jersey New York Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia

Cities

New YorkBrooklynCharlestonPhiladelphiaRexburgRichmondSkillmanWashingtonMontclairPerth AmboyThe BronxBronxNew York City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2025:

Total Assets: $6,072,741
Total Annual Giving: $332,000
Total Revenues: $496,289
Total Expenses: $419,000
Investment Income: $170,372

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

106 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($30,000), Brooklyn Academy of Music ($20,000), Biobus ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS RICHMOND, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$30,000
BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
BIOBUS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
PROMISE PROJECT New York, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
HARLEM STAGE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
WESTBETH NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
METROPOLITAN OPERA NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF METUCHEN PERTH AMBOY, NJ	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company serves as trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST CO NA	TRUSTEE	15	$83,246

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 1297 New York City, NY 10008-1297

Telephone: 212-250-2500

EIN: 13-6911262

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust?

The foundation made 19 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2025). Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $30,000. Recent grantees include: • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ($30,000 for general support) • Westbeth Music ($20,000 for general support) • BioBus ($20,000 for general support) The foundation distributes approximately $332,000 annually in grants.

Where does Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia.

What size grants does Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust award?

In 2025, Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust awarded 22 grants totaling $332K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust's EIN?

Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6911262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.