Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation
The Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Azle, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas and South Carolina, including arts and cultural organizations, The Citadel, and organizations assisting indigent families.
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $537.5), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,375
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $538
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $427,726
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1521 Florence Drive, Azle, TX 76020
Phone: (817) 454-7651
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fort Worth Symphony ($3K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 19% to recipients in South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2021 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Symphony Fort Worth, TX | Assistance to Musicians | $2,500 |
| The Citadel Charleston, SC | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Kimbell Museum Fort Worth, TX | Assistance in Art Preservation | $300 |
| Amon Carter Museum Fort Worth, TX | Assistance in Art Preservation | $250 |
| Performing Arts of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Assistance to the arts | $250 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Assistance to pianists and the preservationof classical music | $250 |
| James West Center Fort Worth, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $250 |
| Modern Art Museum Fort Worth, TX | Assistance in Art Preservation | $225 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Fort Worth, TX | Assitance to indigent families | $200 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $150 |
Ready to take the next step with Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $427,726 | $6,000 | $7,588 | $5,375 | 10 | — | — |
| 2024 | $429,314 | $8,000 | $7,255 | $4,875 | 10 | $7,255 | — |
| 2023 | $428,569 | $8,000 | $8,933 | $4,875 | 10 | $8,933 | — |
| 2022 | $429,734 | $8,000 | $6,468 | $4,875 | 10 | $6,468 | — |
| 2021 | $428,665 | $8,000 | $7,577 | $4,875 | 10 | $7,577 | $84 |
| 2020 | $428,705 | $8,150 | $7,793 | $4,875 | 10 | — | — |
| 2019 | $428,811 | $8,650 | $8,394 | $4,840 | 10 | — | $34 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for musicians, scholarships, art preservation, the arts, pianists and classical music, and indigent families. One recipient, the Van Cliburn Foundation, describes its mission as advancing classical piano music worldwide through competitions, education programs, and concert series, with a commitment to artistic excellence and discovering young artists.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $5,375. Grants ranged from $150 to $2,500, with a median grant of $250. The largest grants included $2,500 to Fort Worth Symphony for assistance to musicians and $1,000 to The Citadel for scholarships. Other grants included $300 to Kimbell Museum and $250 each to Amon Carter Museum, Performing Arts of Fort Worth, Van Cliburn Foundation, and James West Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Harris F Pearson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation is led by Harris F Pearson, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harris F Pearson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Franklin Pearson Private Foundation
How much does Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation give each year?
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation gave $5K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 10 grants.
What is Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $538, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation give grants?
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (9 grants).
Does Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance in Art Preservation" (3 grants).
Who are Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fort Worth Symphony ($2,500), The Citadel ($1,000) and Kimbell Museum ($300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation?
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation reported $428K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for musicians, scholarships, art preservation, the arts, pianists and classical music, and indigent families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's EIN?
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2639980. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Rosenthal Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
Assets
$233K
Grants
2
Total Given
$3.2M
The Pangburn Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Pangburn Foundation funds Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofits in charitable, religious, educational, or scientific work; individuals are not eligible. Recent grants ranged from $7,000 to $120,000, with a median of $20,000. It directs applicants to apply through JPMorgan’s online grants process, so unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$5.9M
Grants
9
Total Given
$323K
Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation
Fort Worth, TX
The Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District funds marketing and promotional efforts by Fort Worth arts and cultural organizations that can attract overnight visitors and hotel stays. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $55,000, with a median of $35,000, and went to Texas recipients. Organizations submit applications; the program is administered through Arts Fort Worth on behalf of Visit Fort Worth.
Assets
$7.8M
Grants
15
Total Given
$467K
TJ Brown & CA Lupton Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation funds charitable work across areas including higher education, culture, health, animal welfare, and conservation, with grants restricted to U.S. purposes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $560,000, with a median of $50,000, and went primarily to Texas organizations. It requires a written application and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; no deadline is listed.
Assets
$29.9M
Grants
17
Total Given
$2.8M
Adeline & George McQueen Foundation
Chicago, IL
The foundation supports Texas charitable, educational, religious, hospital, scientific, and arts and culture organizations; individuals are not eligible. Recent grants ranged from $7,500 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000. A 2023 filing directs applicants to contact JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and use its online grants application form.
Assets
$22.3M
Grants
18
Total Given
$1.2M
Frances C and William P Smallwood
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports educational, medical research, scientific, literary, and cultural purposes, as well as arts, community development, civic activities, and human services, within 100 miles of Dallas/Fort Worth, Gainesville, Florida, and Minden, Nevada. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,000 to $151,000, with a median of $7,500. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations; the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.2M
Grants
24
Total Given
$435K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Harris Franklin Pearson Private Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?