George F & Ann Harris
George F & Ann Harris is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It reported 10 grants totaling $775,000 in 2024, supporting organizations in Texas, Missouri, and New York.
George F & Ann Harris at a glance
In short: George F & Ann Harris gave $775K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in Texas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $775,000
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,500
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $1,277,635
- -24.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George F & Ann Harris
- How to Apply
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Written applications should include the requested grant amount, purpose, and general information about the organization. The foundation states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Lawrence E Maddox Maddox Thomson As
Mailing address: 2603 Augusta Dr Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (713) 783-4242
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George F & Ann Harris funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baylor College of Medicine ($300K). Together the top 10 received $775K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 40 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 13% to Missouri, and 13% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George F & Ann Harris open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $89K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 771% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $775K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Support of baylor comprehensive healthcare clinic under dr. James pool | $300,000 |
| Dogs for Our Brave St. Louis, MO | Support of Dogs for Our Brave Training Program | $100,000 |
| Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Research Institute New York, NY | Support of Heart Center Under Dr. Carol Gregorio | $100,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital Houston, TX | Support of Behavorial Health Program | $100,000 |
| Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers (Home) Austin, TX | To Fund Charitable Activities | $60,000 |
| The Rise School of Houston Houston, TX | Support of Tuition Scholarship Program | $35,000 |
| Kipp Texas Public Schools - Houston Houston, TX | To Fund Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center Bellaire, TX | Support of Neuhaus Family Support Program | $25,000 |
| The Nobelity Project Austin, TX | To Fund Charitable Activities | $25,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | To Fund Charitable Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,277,635 | $398,487 | $806,262 | $775,000 | 10 | $775,000 | $367,225 | $100,485 |
| 2023 | $1,685,410 | $245,905 | $529,336 | $500,000 | 9 | $501,000 | $217,569 | $106,021 |
| 2022 | $1,968,841 | $272,113 | $417,915 | $385,000 | 8 | $387,087 | $241,285 | $124,801 |
| 2021 | $2,114,573 | $310,976 | $476,694 | $445,000 | 9 | $446,325 | $280,607 | $156,831 |
| 2020 | $2,280,291 | $233,554 | $228,898 | $200,000 | 4 | — | $205,648 | $137,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F & Ann Harris reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. Baylor College of Medicine describes its mission as advancing human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. Texas Children’s Hospital says its mission is to create a healthier future for children and women through patient care, education, and research. The Nobelity Project describes work bridging education gaps through educational infrastructure, literacy, scholarships, conservation, and community connections. Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access through nutritious food, advocacy, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $775,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median award of $47,500.
The largest awards included $300,000 to Baylor College of Medicine for support of Baylor Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic under Dr. James Pool; $100,000 to Dogs for Our Brave for its training program; $100,000 to Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Research Institute for support of its heart center under Dr. Carol Gregorio; and $100,000 to Texas Children’s Hospital for its behavioral health program. Other grants included $60,000 to Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers (HOME), $35,000 to The Rise School of Houston, and $25,000 each to KIPP Texas Public Schools - Houston, Neuhaus Education Center, and The Nobelity Project. Central Texas Food Bank received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wayne H Bellows, Marilyn L Bellows, and Lawrence E Maddox as directors.
George F & Ann Harris's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence E. Maddox
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn L. Bellows
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne H. Bellows
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George F & Ann Harris
How much does George F & Ann Harris give each year?
George F & Ann Harris gave $775K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 9 grants.
What is George F & Ann Harris's typical grant size?
George F & Ann Harris's median grant in 2024 was $47,500, and its average grant was $77,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George F & Ann Harris that year got $50K on average.
Where does George F & Ann Harris give grants?
George F & Ann Harris gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (13%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does George F & Ann Harris give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on George F & Ann Harris's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Charitable Activities" (4 grants).
Who are George F & Ann Harris's largest grantees?
George F & Ann Harris's largest 2024 grantees include Baylor College of Medicine ($300,000), Dogs for Our Brave ($100,000) and Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Research Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George F & Ann Harris?
George F & Ann Harris reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $775K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George F & Ann Harris fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. Baylor College of Medicine describes its mission as advancing human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George F & Ann Harris?
Written applications should include the requested grant amount, purpose, and general information about the organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George F & Ann Harris's EIN?
George F & Ann Harris's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0588143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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