Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation
The Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Cushing, Oklahoma. Established in 2016, the foundation focuses on supporting community organizations, churches, and public institutions primarily in the Cushing and Drumright areas of Oklahoma.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.6M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$941K
+88.6% YoY
Grant Count
23
+64.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+14.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose is to support Drumright community organizations, churches, and Cushing public organizations. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Youth Services and Programs
- Children's Programs
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation makes contributions to support various community initiatives, including general fund support, benevolence funds, and COVID-19 response funding.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, with particular emphasis on:
- Cushing, Oklahoma
- Drumright, Oklahoma
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $31.9 million
- Total Revenue: $2.09 million
- Total Expenses: $936,000
- Total Liabilities: $859,000
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $34.58 million
- Total Giving: $941,299
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,581,331 | $31,922,702 | $28,596,760 |
| Revenue | $1,833,626 | $2,092,204 | $7,147,302 |
| Expenses | $1,400,246 | $936,407 | $1,006,432 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,400,246 | $936,407 | $1,006,432 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,374,679 | $1,654,978 | $6,715,075 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,598,672 | $1,378,525 | $940,016 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Brenda Magdeburg is listed as a trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA MAGDEBURG | Trustee | 40 | $220,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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