Fred G Harrison Foundation
The Fred G Harrison Foundation is a private foundation based in Herrin, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported Illinois public facilities, community programs, and other projects, including fire department bays, a school-site redevelopment, an animal control facility, and veterans’ services.
Fred G Harrison Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred G Harrison Foundation gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $80K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,363,906
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $80,230
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $31,110,877
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fred G Harrison Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts informal written or verbal requests. Its filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Fred G Harrison Foundation
Mailing address: 101 S Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948
Phone: (618) 942-6666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred G Harrison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Carterville ($333K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 66 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fred G Harrison Foundation gives
- 15% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Carterville Carterville, IL | Fire Department Bays | $333,333 |
| Village of Colp Colp, IL | Demolition of Old School and Construction | $286,000 |
| Williamson County Government Marion, IL | Animal Control Facility Roof Extensions | $175,000 |
| Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois Marion, IL | Building for Wheelchairs | $159,145 |
| Williamson County Sheriff's Office Marion, IL | Patrol Boat | $151,628 |
| Herrin Police Department Herrin, IL | 2025 Ford Police Interceptor | $58,788 |
| Herrin Park District Herrin, IL | HB Aquatic Center Pool Repair | $50,000 |
| Little Egypt Arts Association Marion, IL | Glass Replacement and Mini Split a/C System | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois Carbondale, IL | Summer Program | $50,000 |
| Marion Park District Marion, IL | Splash Pad | $21,703 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,110,877 | $1,418,695 | $1,671,048 | $1,363,906 | 17 | $1,450,264 | $1,151,300 | $1,501,110 |
| 2024 | $29,450,340 | $1,664,962 | $1,689,266 | $1,338,657 | 17 | $1,422,034 | $1,172,820 | $1,445,824 |
| 2023 | $28,630,320 | $1,286,231 | $1,506,143 | $1,329,120 | 7 | $1,415,670 | $861,945 | $1,425,207 |
| 2022 | $28,551,167 | $1,114,162 | $1,439,639 | $1,203,878 | 11 | $1,283,529 | $1,002,132 | $1,408,771 |
| 2021 | $29,091,063 | $1,206,005 | $1,354,575 | $1,074,336 | 14 | $1,181,222 | $894,610 | $1,319,747 |
| 2020 | $28,458,756 | $1,116,784 | $1,340,115 | $1,042,860 | 16 | — | $739,892 | $1,171,351 |
| 2019 | $23,712,253 | $1,152,599 | $1,287,852 | $1,058,704 | 18 | — | $793,958 | $1,105,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred G Harrison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,363,906. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $333,333, with a median grant of $50,000.
Among the largest grants were $333,333 to the City of Carterville for fire department bays; $286,000 to the Village of Colp for demolition of an old school and construction; $175,000 to Williamson County Government for animal control facility roof extensions; $159,145 to Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois for a building for wheelchairs; and $151,628 to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office for a patrol boat.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred G Harrison Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Bank Of Herrin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$135K (2019) → $165K (2025)
Barbara Jacobs
Advisor
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Goodwin
Advisor
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Goodwin
Advisor
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to The Bank of Herrin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fred G Harrison Foundation
How much does Fred G Harrison Foundation give each year?
Fred G Harrison Foundation gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 17 grants.
What is Fred G Harrison Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred G Harrison Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $80,230, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred G Harrison Foundation give grants?
Fred G Harrison Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, IL (6 grants) and Herrin, IL (3 grants).
Does Fred G Harrison Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Fred G Harrison Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Fred G Harrison Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred G Harrison Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include City of Carterville ($333,333), Village of Colp ($286,000) and Williamson County Government ($175,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred G Harrison Foundation?
Fred G Harrison Foundation reported $31.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Fred G Harrison Foundation?
The foundation accepts informal written or verbal requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred G Harrison Foundation's EIN?
Fred G Harrison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6085205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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