John and Karen Harrison Foundation
John and Karen Harrison Foundation is a private foundation, based in Berlin, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $907K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $246K.
John and Karen Harrison Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Karen Harrison Foundation gave $246K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $246,118
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,530
- +74.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,340
- Total assets
- $906,605
- +47.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John and Karen Harrison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was God Movement Inc ($195K). Together the top 3 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Karen Harrison Foundation gives
- Giving grew 603% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 680% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $246K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $246K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| God Movement Inc Tustin, CA | God Movement | $195,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Christian Embassy | $45,000 |
| I-55 Partnership Staunton, VA | Ukraine / Youngs Ministry | $5,680 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Christian Ministries Global | $438 |
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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 | $906,605 | $570,135 | $277,278 | $246,118 | 4 | $246,118 | — | — |
| 2023 | $613,748 | $173,225 | $206,318 | $176,000 | 5 | $199,893 | — | $29,405 |
| 2022 | $646,841 | $240,415 | $230,709 | $180,472 | 7 | $223,622 | — | $1,032 |
| 2021 | $637,135 | $41,424 | $61,640 | $35,000 | 2 | $54,691 | — | — |
| 2020 | $657,425 | $132,011 | $100,247 | $72,000 | 2 | — | $11 | $824 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Karen Harrison Foundation is led by John H. Harrison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Harrison
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen G. Harrison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 John and Karen Harrison Foundation
How much does John and Karen Harrison Foundation give each year?
John and Karen Harrison Foundation gave $246K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $176K across 5 grants.
What is John and Karen Harrison Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Karen Harrison Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,340, and its average grant was $61,530, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Karen Harrison Foundation give grants?
John and Karen Harrison Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does John and Karen Harrison Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on John and Karen Harrison Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is John and Karen Harrison Foundation?
John and Karen Harrison Foundation reported $907K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $570K.
What is John and Karen Harrison Foundation's EIN?
John and Karen Harrison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5318863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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