George J & Jessica Harris Foundation

STAMFORD, CT EIN: 06-1393429

The George J & Jessica Harris Foundation is a private non-operating foundation established in July 1994 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. The foundation operates as a trust structure and is designated as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. It functions as a grantmaking foundation that provides gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.8M

-2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$305K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

+6.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-6.2% YoY

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 April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to charitable organizations. Recent grant activity shows:

Grant Range

**: $5,000 to $55,000

Review Cycle

**: None specified

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $1.4M (93%)

New York $90K (6%)

Arizona $10K (1%)

District of Columbia $10K (1%)

States

Arizona Connecticut District of Columbia New York

Cities

BridgeportFairfieldFairfiledNew LondonNorwalkPhoenixRidgefieldRochesterStamfordStaten IslandTrumbullWashingtonWhite Plains

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:

Total Assets: $4,829,113
Revenue: $322,256
Expenses: $423,374
Net Income: -$101,118

Historical Asset Range: The foundation maintains assets in the $1,000,000 to $4,999,999 range based on recent filings.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$4,829,113	$4,930,231	$5,071,956
Revenue	$322,256	$272,991	$244,371
Expenses	$423,374	$414,716	$412,415
Qualifying Distributions	$341,000	$341,000	$338,000
Net Investment Income	$310,256	$199,048	$169,956
Distributable Amount	$329,582	$310,413	$307,354

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

77 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Stamford Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research ($55,000), Open Doors ($50,000), Safe Futures ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS FAIRFIELD, CT	PERFORMING ARTS	$15,000
FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION BRIDGEPORT, CT	COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING & TRANSFORMING EDUCATION	$25,000
KOLBE CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL BRIDGEPORT, CT	TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & VALUES	$20,000
LIV FREE TRUMBULL, CT	PROVIDING MOMENTS OF JOY TO FAMILIES FIGHTING PEDIATRIC CANCER	$5,000
ONE SANDWICH AT A TIME WHITE PLAINS, NY	FEED THE HUNGRY IN NEW YORK CITY	$5,000
OPEN DOORS NORWALK, CT	PROVIDE SHELTER & SUPPORT FOR THE HOMELESS & THOSE IN POVERTY	$50,000
ORCHESTRA LUMOS STAMFORD, CT	PERFORMING ARTS	$5,000
SAFE FUTURES NEW LONDON, CT	SERVICES FOR ABUSED WOMEN	$30,000
SILVER SOURCE INC STAMFORD, CT	PROVIDES A SAFTY NET FOR OLDER RESIDENTS IN NEED	$25,000
SOUNDWATERS STAMFORD, CT	PROTECT LONG ISLAND SOUND THROUGH EDUCATION AND ACTION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by a small team of trustees:

Robert P. Masotti, CPA – Trustee (1 hour/week, no compensation)
Charlotte Wise – Trustee (2 hours/week, $24,000 annual compensation)
Laura A. Masotti – Trustee (2 hours/week, $24,000 annual compensation)

Contact Information: Robert Masotti, Trustee 1100 Summer Street, Suite 401 Stamford, CT 06905-5551 (203) 323-1191

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT P MASOTTI CPA	TRUSTEE	1	—
CHARLOTTE WISE	TRUSTEE	2	$24,000
LAURA A MASOTTI	TRUSTEE	2	$24,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from George J & Jessica Harris Foundation?

The foundation makes grants to charitable organizations. Recent grant activity shows: • **Grant Range**: $5,000 to $55,000 • **Median Grant Size**: $18,000 • **Recent Grant Activity**: 16 grants awarded in the most recent filing period • **Application Requirements**: Applicants should submit the purpose for which funds are requested and a copy of the IRS determination letter • **Application Deadlines**: None specified • **Restrictions**: None specified

What size grants does George J & Jessica Harris Foundation award?

In 2025, George J & Jessica Harris Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $305K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George J & Jessica Harris Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, George J & Jessica Harris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $330K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.