George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable is a private foundation based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Its 2026 filing reports 10 grants totaling $40,450, including scholarships and general operating support.
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable at a glance
In short: George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable gave $40K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,450
- +3.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,045
- +13.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,900
- Total assets
- $704,618
- -1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Montana (55% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable
- Review Cycle
- May 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- May 1, as listed on the 2025 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: First Trust Company Llc
Mailing address: 1919 Hope Court, Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 791-0837
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Montana State Chapter PEO ($8K). Together the top 3 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($23,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants went to recipients in Montana (55% of grant dollars), Ohio (19%), Idaho (10%), Arizona (9%), and New York (7%). The filing’s application restrictions specify Montana high school graduates applying to accredited schools, with Lake County graduates given priority.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 106% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $46K (2022). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State Chapter PEO Helena, MT | General Operating | $7,800 |
| Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | Scholarship | $7,800 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $23,400 |
| Shunshine Acres Children's Home Mesa, AZ | General Operating | $1,450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $704,618 | $54,132 | $61,308 | $40,450 | 10 | $51,830 | $44,818 | $48,829 |
| 2025 | $712,756 | $34,428 | $56,499 | $39,210 | 11 | $46,478 | $24,407 | $47,223 |
| 2024 | $731,546 | $46,534 | $66,458 | $39,416 | 12 | $50,738 | $30,673 | $43,365 |
| 2023 | $755,437 | $-4,045 | $58,238 | $39,210 | 9 | $45,933 | $15,484 | $44,971 |
| 2022 | $817,500 | $75,074 | $67,246 | $46,129 | 12 | $53,601 | $62,489 | $61,274 |
| 2021 | $799,627 | $62,707 | $48,056 | $30,983 | 12 | — | $51,802 | $45,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants include scholarships and general operating support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $40,450. Grant amounts ranged from $1,450 to $7,800, with a median of $3,900. The largest grants were $7,800 to Montana State Chapter PEO for general operating support and $7,800 to Ohio Northern University for a scholarship. Other listed grants included scholarships of $3,900 to an individual recipient in Idaho and to individual recipients in Montana, and $2,900 to individual recipients in Montana and New York. Grand Canyon University FBO Lauryn received $2,000 for a scholarship, and Shunshine Acres Children’s Home received $1,450 for general operating support.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists an application letter explaining educational goals and financial need, along with a high school transcript. Applicants are restricted to Montana high school graduates applying to accredited schools; Lake County graduates have priority.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Becky Dupruis and Linda Fisher on the Grant Committee and First Trust Company LLC as trustee.
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
First Trust Company LLC
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$5K (2024) → $8K (2026)
Becky Dupruis
Grant Committee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Linda Fisher
Grant Committee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bill Gregg (2022–2025) — Grant Committee
- Former: John A Mercer (2022–2025) — Grant Committee
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank NA (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank N A (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to First Trust Company LLC (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable
How much does George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable give each year?
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable gave $40K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $39K across 11 grants.
What is George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's typical grant size?
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $3,900, and its average grant was $4,045, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable give grants?
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable gives mostly in Montana: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (19%) and Idaho (10%).
Does George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's largest grantees?
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Montana State Chapter PEO ($7,800), Ohio Northern University ($7,800) and Shunshine Acres Children's Home ($1,450), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($23,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable?
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable reported $705K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants include scholarships and general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable?
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's EIN?
George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6010110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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