Harris Foundation
Harris Foundation is a private foundation, based in Coalinga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $29K.
Harris Foundation at a glance
In short: Harris Foundation gave $60K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,935
- -96.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Harris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fresno Sheriffs Memorial Foundation ($40K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harris Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $60K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Sheriffs Memorial Foundation Fresno, CA | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $40,000 |
| Marjaree Mason Center Fresno, CA | To Support the Organization's Mission. | $10,000 |
| The Cal Poly Foundation San Luis Obispo, CA | To Support the Organization's Mission | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,935 | $45,774 | $65,152 | $60,000 | 3 | $63,825 | $28,524 | $290 |
| 2023 | $50,911 | $105,258 | $55,050 | $50,000 | 1 | $55,050 | $117 | $444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $290 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harris Foundation is led by John Harris, Director, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Harris
Director, President & CEO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Filkins
Director & CFO
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Sawyers
Director & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Wright
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carole Harris (2022–2024) — Director, Vice President & Secretary · Filing note: Thru 102024
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Foundation
How much does Harris Foundation give each year?
Harris Foundation gave $60K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Harris Foundation's typical grant size?
Harris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harris Foundation give grants?
Harris Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (2 grants).
Does Harris Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Harris Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Mission." (3 grants).
How large is Harris Foundation?
Harris Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $290 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Harris Foundation's EIN?
Harris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4231437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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