Harris Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1997 and based in Richmond, Virginia. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a family foundation dedicated to philanthropic activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$340K
-12.2% YoY
Grant Count
39
+14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-23.4% YoY
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent available data (2023):
- Total Assets: $1.33 million
- Annual Revenue: $533,000
- Annual Expenses: $430,000
- Total Liabilities: $1,160
The foundation maintains a modest asset base relative to its annual grantmaking activity, with expenses consistently managed within revenue parameters.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,381,002 | $1,333,722 | $1,369,762 |
| Revenue | $432,709 | $533,442 | $284,788 |
| Expenses | $384,736 | $430,369 | $452,163 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $339,500 | $386,500 | $402,296 |
| Net Investment Income | $419,687 | $371,477 | $271,418 |
| Distributable Amount | $180,219 | $161,940 | $174,000 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Hiter Harris III | President | 1 | — |
| Jil W Harris | Secty/Treas | — | — |
| Katherine Harris Storer | Director | — | — |
| Elizabeth Tyler Harris | Director | — | — |
| H Hiter Harris IV | Director | — | — |
Contact Information
Location: PO Box 17250, Richmond, VA 23226-7250
Phone: 804-539-7182
EIN: 54-1844579
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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