Harris Family Foundation
Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $513K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $5K.
Harris Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Harris Family Foundation gave $5K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,701
- +356.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,175
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,064
- Total assets
- $512,901
- +269.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Harris Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Down Syndrome Congress ($3K). Together the top 4 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Down Syndrome Congress Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $2,525 |
| Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $1,083 |
| Ellen Reavis Race for Autism Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $1,044 |
| Lobo Cancer Challenge Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $49 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,901 | $985,632 | $616,109 | $4,701 | 4 | $595,973 |
| 2024 | $138,665 | $452,633 | $318,088 | $1,030 | 1 | $297,715 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harris Family Foundation is led by Christine Penny, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 4 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine Penny
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Marissa Lazzaro
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$46K (2025)
Keith Harris
Board President & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnathon Harris
Board Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Harris
Board Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan McCarthy
COO & Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2025)
Chauna Cassell
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
$13K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $171K, to Brendan McCarthy (COO/Chief of Staff). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harris Family Foundation
How much does Harris Family Foundation give each year?
Harris Family Foundation gave $5K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is Harris Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Harris Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,064, and its average grant was $1,175, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harris Family Foundation give grants?
Harris Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (3 grants).
Does Harris Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harris Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Harris Family Foundation?
Harris Family Foundation reported $513K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $986K.
What is Harris Family Foundation's EIN?
Harris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3632230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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