George J & Jessica Harris Foundation
The George J & Jessica Harris Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research, housing and poverty, services for people affected by abuse, education, food assistance, health care, scholarships, and the arts.
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation at a glance
In short: George J & Jessica Harris Foundation gave $305K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Connecticut. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,063
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $4,829,113
- -2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George J & Jessica Harris Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Robert Masotti, Trustee, as the contact. It requests a statement of the purpose for which funds are sought and a copy of the applicant’s IRS determination letter. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Masotti Trustee
Mailing address: 1100 Summer Street Ste 401, Stamford, CT 06905-5551
Phone: (203) 323-1191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George J & Jessica Harris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stamford Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research ($55K). Together the top 10 received $260K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 77 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George J & Jessica Harris Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2022) to $305K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research Stamford, CT | Medical Research | $55,000 |
| Open Doors Norwalk, CT | Provide shelter & support for the homeless & those in poverty | $50,000 |
| Safe Futures New London, CT | Services for Abused Women | $30,000 |
| Foundations in Education Bridgeport, CT | Committed to Strengthening & Transforming Education | $25,000 |
| Silver Source Inc Stamford, CT | Provides a safty net for older residents in need | $25,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Stamford, CT | Food for the Needy | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County Norwalk, CT | Provides Nursing Care | $20,000 |
| Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts Fairfield, CT | Performing Arts | $15,000 |
| Stamford Dollars for Scholars Stamford, CT | Raises funds and awards scholarships to make post-secondary education possible for deserving students | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,829,113 | $322,256 | $423,374 | $305,000 | 16 | $341,000 | $310,256 | $329,582 |
| 2024 | $4,930,231 | $272,991 | $414,716 | $305,000 | 15 | $341,000 | $199,048 | $310,413 |
| 2023 | $5,071,956 | $244,371 | $412,415 | $302,000 | 16 | $338,000 | $169,956 | $307,354 |
| 2022 | $5,240,000 | $412,139 | $418,584 | $300,000 | 15 | $337,006 | $330,561 | $331,900 |
| 2021 | $5,246,445 | $577,684 | $438,340 | $305,000 | 15 | — | $481,149 | $315,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George J & Jessica Harris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $330K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Safe Futures describes its mission as stopping abuse, restoring hope, and saving lives for people affected by abuse in southeastern Connecticut. The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County says it provides nutritious food to nonprofit organizations serving people experiencing hunger in several Fairfield County communities. Foundations in Education says it supports Catholic education in the Diocese of Bridgeport through tuition assistance, academic-program innovation, and professional development for school leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $305,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median grant of $17,500. Selected grants included $55,000 to Stamford Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research for medical research; $50,000 to Open Doors in Norwalk for shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness and poverty; $30,000 to Safe Futures for services for abused women; and $25,000 each to Foundations in Education, Silver Source, and The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert P Masotti CPA, Charlotte Wise, and Laura A Masotti as trustees.
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlotte Wise
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $24K (2025)
Laura A. Masotti
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $24K (2025)
Robert P. Masotti CPA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $24K, to Charlotte Wise (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George J & Jessica Harris Foundation
How much does George J & Jessica Harris Foundation give each year?
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation gave $305K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $305K across 15 grants.
What is George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's typical grant size?
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $19,063, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George J & Jessica Harris Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does George J & Jessica Harris Foundation give grants?
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (8 grants) and Norwalk, CT (2 grants).
Does George J & Jessica Harris Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Performing Arts" (3 grants).
Who are George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's largest grantees?
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stamford Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research ($55,000), Open Doors ($50,000) and Safe Futures ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George J & Jessica Harris Foundation?
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $341K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $330K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George J & Jessica Harris Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Safe Futures describes its mission as stopping abuse, restoring hope, and saving lives for people affected by abuse in southeastern Connecticut. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George J & Jessica Harris Foundation?
The filing lists Robert Masotti, Trustee, as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's EIN?
George J & Jessica Harris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1393429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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