Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation
The Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation is a private foundation based in Cushing, Oklahoma. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Oklahoma, including organizations in Cushing, Drumright, Perkins, Stillwater, and Yale.
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation at a glance
In short: Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation gave $941K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Oklahoma. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $941,299
- +88.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +64.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,926
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $34,581,331
- +8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% 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 Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing says to provide sufficient information, including a detailed purpose and funding request describing the benefit to local area communities, along with proof of 501(c)(3) status. Additional information may be required. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Lionel And Bea Harris Foundation
Mailing address: P O Box 1110, Cushing, OK 74023
Phone: (918) 306-1930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cimmarron Valley Coop Inc ($410K). Together the top 10 received $896K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 89 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 142% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2021) to $941K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $941K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cimmarron Valley Coop Inc Perkins, OK | Urban development deferred for pickle ballcourts for communityactivities(see letter attached) | $410,000 |
| Oak Grove Baptist Church Cushing, OK | General Fund $45,000BENEVOLENCE FUND$10,000 | $250,000 |
| Epos Outreach International Inc Drumright, OK | Charitable | $98,160 |
| Love Inc of Greater Cushing Cushing, OK | Contribution | $32,500 |
| Cimarron Valley Entrepreneurs Allia Cushing, OK | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Drumright Community Fundinc Cushing, OK | Contribution | $22,889 |
| Cushing Fairlawn New Zion Cemetery Cushing, OK | Contriubtion | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma FFA Foundation Stillwater, OK | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Drumright Connunity Players Drumright, OK | Haritable | $14,950 |
| City of Yale Yale, OK | Charitable | $12,800 |
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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 | $34,581,331 | $1,833,626 | $1,400,246 | $941,299 | 23 | $1,400,246 | $1,374,679 | $1,598,672 |
| 2023 | $31,922,702 | $2,092,204 | $936,407 | $499,181 | 14 | $936,407 | $1,654,978 | $1,378,525 |
| 2022 | $28,596,760 | $7,147,302 | $1,006,432 | $574,205 | 11 | $1,006,432 | $6,715,075 | $940,016 |
| 2021 | $30,549,297 | $79,895 | $827,059 | $389,620 | 20 | $827,059 | $69,352 | $1,020,252 |
| 2020 | $28,144,300 | $519,101 | $1,122,029 | $683,884 | 21 | — | $136,611 | $827,542 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a church, community organizations, a cemetery, a city, and other charitable recipients. Among its grantees, EPOS Outreach International describes its mission as empowering underserved youth through faith-driven resources, guidance, and programs. Love INC of Greater Cushing says it matches needs to organizations that can meet those needs. Cimarron Players says it works to foster and promote appreciation and practice of the performing arts in Cushing and the surrounding area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $941,299. Grants ranged from $500 to $410,000, with a median grant of $7,000. Notable grants included $410,000 to Cimarron Valley Coop Inc. for a purpose described in the filing as urban development deferred for pickleball courts for community activities; $250,000 to Oak Grove Baptist Church; $98,160 to EPOS Outreach International; and $32,500 to Love INC of Greater Cushing. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Cimarron Valley Entrepreneurs Alliance, $22,889 to Drumright Community Fund Inc., and $15,000 each to Cushing Fairlawn New Zion Cemetery and the Oklahoma FFA Foundation. Cimarron Players Inc. received $2,500 in 2024.
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
Brenda Magdeburg is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation is led by Brenda Magdeburg, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Magdeburg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$220K (2020) → $220K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $220K, to Brenda Magdeburg (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation
How much does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation give each year?
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation gave $941K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $499K across 14 grants.
What is Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation's typical grant size?
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $40,926, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation give grants?
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cushing, OK (12 grants), Drumright, OK (5 grants), Stillwater, OK (2 grants) and Yale, OK (2 grants).
Does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (11 grants) and "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation's largest grantees?
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cimmarron Valley Coop Inc ($410,000), Oak Grove Baptist Church ($250,000) and Epos Outreach International Inc ($98,160), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation?
Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation reported $34.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a church, community organizations, a cemetery, a city, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation?
The filing says to provide sufficient information, including a detailed purpose and funding request describing the benefit to local area communities, along with proof of 501(c)(3) status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Lionel and Bea Harris Foundation 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.
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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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