Francena T Harrison Foundation Trust
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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$332K
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-8.8% YoY
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
Cities
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
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,072,741 | $5,989,377 | $6,188,440 |
| Revenue | $496,289 | $198,115 | $281,843 |
| Expenses | $419,000 | $398,292 | $406,259 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $365,299 | $345,116 | $348,985 |
| Net Investment Income | $442,587 | $147,440 | $234,709 |
| Distributable Amount | $418,376 | $370,708 | $97,981 |
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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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