Fred G Harrison Foundation
The Fred G Harrison Foundation is a private foundation based in Herrin, Illinois, established in 1971. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation maintains a focused mission supporting specific community institutions and charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.5M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+0.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
+142.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$79K
-58.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds the Ann West Lindsey Library in Herrin, Illinois. Its grantmaking priorities include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with a primary geographic focus on Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 16 grants in 2024. Grant amounts typically range from $1,000 to $1,045,495. Recent documented grants include $5,000 in general support to The Jewish Federations of North America in December 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are concentrated in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total assets: $29,450,340
- Total revenues: $1,664,962
- Total expenses: $1,689,266
- Investment income and dividends: $930,817
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $322,376
- Miscellaneous revenues: $411,769
Staffing:
The foundation operates with 1 employee.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,450,340 | $28,630,320 | $28,551,167 |
| Revenue | $1,664,962 | $1,286,231 | $1,114,162 |
| Expenses | $1,689,266 | $1,506,143 | $1,439,639 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,422,034 | $1,415,670 | $1,283,529 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,172,820 | $861,945 | $1,002,132 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,445,824 | $1,425,207 | $1,408,771 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
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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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