Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions to other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc gave $215K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,238
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,524
- +99.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,035,686
- +18.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 505 S Flagler Drive 900, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (212) 440-0800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($111K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 37 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to Florida, 2% to Vermont, 1% to New Jersey, and 1% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 323% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2022) to $544K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General | $111,238 |
| Child Mind Institute New York, NY | General | $65,000 |
| Horace Mann School Bronx, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Alexandria, VT | General | $5,000 |
| Lisa B Fishman Foundation Inc Montville, NJ | General | $2,500 |
| Cardigan Mountain School Canaan, NH | General | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Inc Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,000 |
| Classroom Champions Inc Saint Petersburg, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Inc New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,035,686 | $359,464 | $242,858 | $215,238 | 10 | $216,365 | $83,247 | $66,945 |
| 2023 | $877,989 | $262,069 | $220,228 | $183,500 | 17 | $191,254 | $132,281 | $55,574 |
| 2022 | $841,461 | $275,402 | $184,116 | $161,940 | 3 | $162,604 | $145,136 | $66,610 |
| 2021 | $770,522 | $605,300 | $581,237 | $544,000 | 7 | — | $71,248 | $50,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $67K 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
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the available filing information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included children’s mental health and learning disorders, education, Jewish community needs, cancer research, and charitable assistance in Palm Beach County. These are grantee missions, not stated foundation focus areas.
For example, the Child Mind Institute says it works to help children and families affected by mental health and learning disorders. Horace Mann School says it prepares students to lead “great and giving lives,” while the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County says it works to strengthen Jewish identity and meet human needs within the Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $215,238 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $111,238, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest grants were $111,238 to UJA Federation of New York and $65,000 to the Child Mind Institute. Other grants included $15,000 to Horace Mann School, $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, and $5,000 to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. The filing lists each of these grants’ purposes as general.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan M Harris as president, director, and treasurer; Nicki Harris as director and vice president; Jennifer Lynn Harris as director and secretary; and James R Taylor as director.
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan M. Harris, President, Director & Treasurer - Hrs on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan M. Harris
President, Director & Treasurer - Hrs
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Taylor
Director - Hrs & Year
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lynn Harris
Director, Secretary - Hrs & Yea
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicki Harris
Director, Vice President - Hrs & Year
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc
How much does Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc gave $215K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $184K across 17 grants.
What is Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $21,524, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($111,238), Child Mind Institute ($65,000) and Horace Mann School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc?
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the available filing information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included children’s mental health and learning disorders, education, Jewish community needs, cancer research, and charitable assistance in Palm Beach County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc?
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8613426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Jonathan M Harris Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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