Robert & Shirley Harris Family
The Robert & Shirley Harris Family is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including hunger-relief, humanitarian-response, conservation, education, health, media, and arts organizations.
Robert & Shirley Harris Family at a glance
In short: Robert & Shirley Harris Family gave $2.5M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,478,000
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,723
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $17,226,168
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (60% 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 Robert & Shirley Harris Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1439, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Phone: (707) 545-6110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Shirley Harris Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Redwood Empire Food Bank ($375K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 214 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 17% to recipients in Washington, DC, 9% to Connecticut, 6% to New York, and 4% to Massachusetts. The listed grants also include recipients in other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert & Shirley Harris Family open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 42 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.6M (2022) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $375,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Americares Stamford, CT | General Support | $150,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Santa Rosa East Rotary Foundation Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Oxfam America Boston, MA | General Support | $85,000 |
| Luther Burbank Center for the Arts Santa Rosa, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| 10000 Degrees Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | Contribution to Northern California | $70,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | General Support | $70,000 |
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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 | $17,226,168 | $2,673,379 | $2,934,956 | $2,478,000 | 47 | $2,585,227 | $1,636,747 | $2,243,472 |
| 2023 | $16,704,088 | $2,610,287 | $3,541,825 | $3,111,000 | 46 | $3,249,692 | $1,062,615 | $2,469,054 |
| 2022 | $16,742,557 | $3,916,555 | $1,768,332 | $1,557,000 | 41 | $1,682,392 | $3,281,901 | $2,471,961 |
| 2021 | $16,396,019 | $2,912,447 | $1,806,586 | $1,575,500 | 39 | $1,643,406 | $905,232 | $2,819,267 |
| 2020 | $14,499,271 | $3,130,243 | $1,854,795 | $1,682,000 | 41 | — | $531,476 | $1,750,994 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Shirley Harris Family reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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 organizations working in several areas. For example, Redwood Empire Food Bank says its mission is to feed neighbors in need and help end hunger; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Sonoma Land Trust says it works to protect Sonoma County’s natural, cultural, agricultural, and open landscapes. Other 2024 grantees include organizations focused on youth health education, California state parks, higher education, military families, and public media.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $2,478,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $375,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
The largest reported grants included $375,000 to Redwood Empire Food Bank; $200,000 to American Red Cross; $150,000 each to Americares, Doctors Without Borders, and World Central Kitchen; and $125,000 to an individual recipient East Rotary Foundation. Other listed awards included $85,000 to Oxfam America, $75,000 to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, and $70,000 each to 10000 Degrees Sonoma County, Save the Children, Sonoma Land Trust, and an individual recipient Junior College Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Harris Frisk as President, James I Harris as Vice President, and Kathleen Kumpula as Secretary/Treasurer.
Robert & Shirley Harris Family is led by James I Harris, V President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James I Harris
V President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Judith Harris Frisk
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Kathleen Kumpula
Sec'tary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $13K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathy Kumpula (2020–2021) — Sec'tary & Treasurer
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 $13K, to Kathleen Kumpula (Sec'tary/Tres). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert & Shirley Harris Family
How much does Robert & Shirley Harris Family give each year?
Robert & Shirley Harris Family gave $2.5M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 46 grants.
What is Robert & Shirley Harris Family's typical grant size?
Robert & Shirley Harris Family's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $52,723, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert & Shirley Harris Family that year got $20K on average.
Where does Robert & Shirley Harris Family give grants?
Robert & Shirley Harris Family gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, CA (12 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Berkeley, CA (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (4 grants).
Does Robert & Shirley Harris Family give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Robert & Shirley Harris Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Shirley Harris Family's largest grantees?
Robert & Shirley Harris Family's largest 2024 grantees include Redwood Empire Food Bank ($375,000), American Red Cross ($200,000) and Americares ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Shirley Harris Family?
Robert & Shirley Harris Family reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Shirley Harris Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Shirley Harris Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Shirley Harris Family's EIN?
Robert & Shirley Harris Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0121965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert & Shirley Harris Family 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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