Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc
Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Miami Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $1,300
- -78.3% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $1,612
- -71.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $808 (2021) to $44K (2020). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends Sheba Medical Ctr Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida Orlando, FL | General Operations | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,300 | $1,612 | — | — | — | $8 |
| 2022 | $321 | $5,987 | $5,700 | $2,250 | 3 | $2,250 | $5 |
| 2021 | $35 | $1,420 | $916 | $808 | 1 | $808 | $2 |
| 2020 | $45 | $45,400 | $46,145 | $44,261 | 8 | — | $90 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Francine Harris, Secretary & Treasurer on the 2023 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Francine Harris
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mel Harris (2020–2023) — President · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Fran Harris (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc
Where does Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc operate?
Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, New York.
How much is Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mel and Fran Harris Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1063032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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