Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust
The Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Springdale, Arkansas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 charitable grants totaling $174,650, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Arkansas.
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust gave $175K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $174,650
- +249.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,916
- -78.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,075
- Total assets
- $449,837
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (90% 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 Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4131 Legacy Dr, Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: (479) 466-6399
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cross Church ($40K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 47 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas. The remaining shares went to Maryland (3%), Missouri (3%), the District of Columbia (3%), and Oklahoma (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $256K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Church Springdale, AR | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Samaritan Purse Springdale, AR | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Shiloh Christian School Springdale, AR | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kind at Heart Siloam Springs, AR | Charitable | $15,000 |
| NWA Food Bank Lowell, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| KLRC Siloam Springs, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Seven Hills Fayetteville, AR | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $5,150 |
| Joyce Meyer Ministries Fenton, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $449,837 | $889,933 | $213,894 | $174,650 | 16 | $174,650 | $40,948 | $120,583 |
| 2024 | $483,350 | $-370,529 | $74,205 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $7,970 | $108,110 |
| 2023 | $329,032 | $137,390 | $57,482 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,250 | $130,158 | $106,412 |
| 2022 | $249,124 | $1,304,147 | $263,782 | $256,300 | 15 | $256,550 | $12,137 | $59,176 |
| 2021 | $286,192 | $283,284 | $158,840 | $156,000 | 14 | $156,250 | $150,604 | $54,805 |
| 2020 | $191,638 | $268,922 | $155,312 | $151,000 | 15 | — | $37,748 | $45,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including churches, a school, a food bank, and organizations addressing children’s health and other charitable needs.
Among its 2025 grantees, Sharing and Caring of Benton County described its mission as providing Christmas gifts to underprivileged children in Benton County, Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s described its mission as championing children by making them better today and healthier tomorrow, and said it aims to transform healthcare delivery for children in Arkansas and beyond.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $174,650. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,075. Notable grants included $40,000 to Cross Church, $30,000 to Samaritan Purse, $20,000 to Shiloh Christian School, $15,000 to Kind at Heart, and $10,000 each to NWA Food Bank, KLRC, and Seven Hills. Other listed grants included $5,150 to Breakthrough T1D and $5,000 each to Joyce Meyer Ministries, Smile Train, Arkansas Children’s Northwest, Gracepoint Community Church, and Sharing and Caring of Benton County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lauren B Harris as trustee and Gary M Harris, Judith A Harris, and Tyler M Harris as members.
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren B. Harris
Trustee
Member Advisory Committee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary M. Harris
Member
Member Advisory Committee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith A. Harris
Member
Member Advisory Committee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler M. Harris
Member
Member Advisory Committee → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: R. Keith Cullinan (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust
How much does Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust gave $175K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,075, and its average grant was $10,916, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Arkansas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springdale, AR (5 grants), Siloam Springs, AR (2 grants), Fayetteville, AR (2 grants) and Bentonville, AR (2 grants).
Does Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Cross Church ($40,000), Samaritan Purse ($30,000) and Shiloh Christian School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust?
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust reported $450K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations, including churches, a school, a food bank, and organizations addressing children’s health and other charitable needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6321808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gary M Harris Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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