Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US is a private foundation that made 26 grants totaling $909,259 in filing year 2024. Its filing does not specify a location. An earlier profile describes the foundation as lending a violin collection to young professional musicians.
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US at a glance
In short: Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US gave $909K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Pennsylvania. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $909,259
- +46.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,972
- +86.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,543
- Total assets
- $25,087,234
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (6 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Phone: (770) 512-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Israel Fund Neve Shalom ($153K). Together the top 10 received $667K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 116 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists Pennsylvania as the recipient state for 17% of grant dollars. The state associated with the remaining 83% is not identified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 26 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 282% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $909K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $909K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund Neve Shalom Philadelphia, PA | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $153,257 |
| Foundation Music Bursary Scheme | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $112,388 |
| Tempus Novo | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $76,628 |
| The Trussell Trust | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $76,628 |
| Changing Tunes | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $51,086 |
| Fostering Network | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $51,086 |
| Refuge | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $38,314 |
| Coram Beanstalk | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $38,314 |
| Tutorfair Foundation | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $38,314 |
| Miscellaneous Small Donations | For the furtherance of the work of the designated foreign public charities - see list of largest contributions in part ix-a | $30,586 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
EIN: 42-1778609.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,087,234 | $836,151 | $1,041,225 | $909,259 | 26 | $1,001,444 | $1,088,628 | $1,046,083 |
| 2023 | $23,839,083 | $1,018,723 | $719,886 | $619,403 | 33 | $679,975 | $978,812 | $950,426 |
| 2022 | $22,697,925 | $5,682,212 | $435,942 | $361,278 | 28 | $405,168 | $704,538 | $744,809 |
| 2021 | $20,520,321 | $5,784,999 | $326,570 | $237,967 | 21 | $291,108 | $512,553 | $663,414 |
| 2020 | $13,738,416 | $1,776,598 | $97,505 | $42,361 | 8 | — | $244,725 | $499,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations identified as foreign public charities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $909,259. Grants ranged from $6,386 to $153,257, with a median of $25,543. Notable grants included $153,257 to New Israel Fund Neve Shalom; $112,388 to Foundation Music Bursary Scheme; $76,628 each to Tempus Novo and The Trussell Trust; and $51,086 each to Changing Tunes and Fostering Network. The listed grant purposes refer to furthering the work of designated foreign public charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: Simon Morris, David James Harrison, Michele Diane Harrison, Richard Alan Harrison, Steven Ian Marcovitch, Fredrik Joen Esbjorn Ulfsater, Louise de Coetiogon Williams, Dominic Duffy, Jeanne Harrison, and Maurice Collins.
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's 2024 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David James Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominic Duffy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fredrik Joen Esbjorn Ulfsater
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise De Coetiogon Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Diane Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Alan Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Ian Marcovitch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Collins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Morris
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ina Wieczorek
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Frank Harrison (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US
How much does Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US give each year?
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US gave $909K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $619K across 33 grants.
What is Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's typical grant size?
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's median grant in 2024 was $25,543, and its average grant was $34,972, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US that year got $21K on average.
Where does Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US give grants?
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's top state is Pennsylvania, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's largest grantees?
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's largest 2024 grantees include New Israel Fund Neve Shalom ($153,257), Foundation Music Bursary Scheme ($112,388) and Tempus Novo ($76,628), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US?
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US reported $25.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations identified as foreign public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's EIN?
Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1778609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harrison-Frank Family Foundation US 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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