Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation

CUSHING, OK EIN: 47-4310838

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

+64.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+14.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Oklahoma $3.1M (100%)

States

Oklahoma

Cities

BristowClevelandCushigCushingDrumrightMoundsPerkinsRipleyStillwaterYale

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cimmarron Valley Coop Inc ($410,000), Oak Grove Baptist Church ($250,000), Epos Outreach International Inc ($98,160).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH CUSHING, OK	GENERAL FUND $45,000BENEVOLENCE FUND$10,000	$250,000
COUNCIL VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH CUSHING, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$1,500
CUSHING FAIRLAWN NEW ZION CEMETERY CUSHING, OK	CONTRIUBTION	$15,000
RIGHT PATH RIDING ACADEMY DRUMRIGHT, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$12,500
CUSHING WRESTLING TAKEDOWN CLUB CUSHING, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$1,000
CUSHING PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION IN CUSHING, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$1,500
CUSHING GOLF BOOSTER CLUB INC CUSHING, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
LOVE INC OF GREATER CUSHING CUSHING, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$32,500
CIMARRON PLAYERS INC CUSHING, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$2,500
DRUMRIGHT COMMUNITY FUNDINC CUSHING, OK	CONTRIBUTION	$22,889

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $500–$500,000 • The foundation made 21 grants in 2023 **Recent Grants (2023-2024):** • Epic Performance Athletes: $30,840 • Love of Greater Cushing: $20,000 • The Right Path Riding Academy: $7,500 • Cushing Fairlawn-New Zion Cemetery Association: $15,000 • Cushing Community Theatre: $2,500 **Grant Types:** The foundation makes contributions to support various community initiatives, including general fund support, benevolence funds, and COVID-19 …

Where does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, with particular emphasis on: • Cushing, Oklahoma • Drumright, Oklahoma

What size grants does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation award?

In 2024, Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $941K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation's EIN?

Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4310838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.