Harris Family Charitable Trust
Harris Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Rogers, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $54K.
Harris Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Harris Family Charitable Trust gave $54K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $54,000
- -19.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $9,000
- -32.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Harris Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Theatre Squared ($15K). Together the top 5 received $44K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $67K (2019). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Squared Fayetteville, AR | Theatresquared is committed to being a leader in Arkansas for arts-in-education, access programs and lifelong learning. T2's programs reach 18,000 students and teachers each year, as well as hundreds of adult lifelong learners. | $15,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Rogers, AR | Church Functions and Activities | $12,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church Rogers, AR | Church Functions and Activities | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Circle of Life Hospice Springdale, AR | Circle of life is a non-profit hospice serving residents of northwest Arkansas in benton, washington, carroll and Madison counties. Our team of doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, hospice aides, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers works with our patients and their families to provide quality end-of-life care in homes, nursing facilities and at our hospice homes in bentonville & springdale. | $4,500 |
| Hendrix College Conway, AR | Contribution to the Annual Fund | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-3,402 | $57,101 | $54,000 | 6 | — | $937 |
| 2019 | $60,503 | $53,187 | $68,423 | $67,000 | 5 | $50,711 | $4,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harris Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $937 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harris Family Charitable Trust's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lynn Reese
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Harris Family Charitable Trust
How much does Harris Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Harris Family Charitable Trust gave $54K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $67K across 5 grants.
What is Harris Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Harris Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harris Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Harris Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rogers, AR (2 grants).
Does Harris Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Harris Family Charitable Trust's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harris Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Harris Family Charitable Trust's largest 2020 grantees include Theatre Squared ($15,000), First United Methodist Church ($12,000) and Central United Methodist Church ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Harris Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Harris Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $937 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harris Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Harris Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0577074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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