John H Harris III Memorial Foundation
John H Harris III Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Moline, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $716K. Net investment income was $24K.
John H Harris III Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: John H Harris III Memorial Foundation gave $716K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $716K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $716,310
- +1424.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $716,310
- +2948.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $716,310
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who John H Harris III Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Quad Cities Community Foundation ($716K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How John H Harris III Memorial Foundation gives
- 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $716K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $716K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quad Cities Community Foundation Bettendorf, IA | Fund for Future Grants | $716,310 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $28,653 | $720,623 | $716,310 | 1 | $716,350 | $24,253 | $52,494 |
| 2020 | $691,970 | $-127,246 | $47,414 | $47,000 | 2 | — | $13,493 | $43,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Harris III Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H Harris III Memorial Foundation is led by John H. Harris II, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John H. Harris II
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane B. Harris
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 H Harris III Memorial Foundation
How much does John H Harris III Memorial Foundation give each year?
John H Harris III Memorial Foundation gave $716K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $47K across 2 grants.
Where does John H Harris III Memorial Foundation operate?
John H Harris III Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Minnesota.
How much is John H Harris III Memorial Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, John H Harris III Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John H Harris III Memorial Foundation's EIN?
John H Harris III Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4372486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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