Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation
RODNEY C AND KAREN S HARRIS is a private foundation based in Novi, Michigan. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that all of the organization’s assets were contributed to 501(c)(3) organizations upon its liquidation on December 31, 2021; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down.
Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation at a glance
In short: Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), top state Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,146
- +1014.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,013
- +204.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (42% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45235 Courtview Trail, Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 380-3752
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition Inc ($2K). Together the top 8 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (42%), Ohio (27%), North Carolina (18%), New York (9%), and Tennessee (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $513 (2019) to $11K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition Inc Charlotte, NC | Building hope for people affected by multiple system atrophy | $2,000 |
| Bowling Green State University - Business Bowling Green, OH | To Provide Comprehenive Educational Experiences | $1,500 |
| America's Vet Dogs Smithtown, NY | Enhance Mobility and Renewed Independence to Veterans | $1,000 |
| Case Western Reserve Cleveland, OH | Improves and enriches people's lives through research that capitalizes on the power of collaboration, and education that dramatically engages our students. | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | To develop innovative and agile leaders through a studen-centric learning environment and applied research embracing theory and practice. | $1,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan - Engineering Ann Arbor, MI | To serve the people of michgan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values and in developing leaders and citizens who will challeng the present and enrich the future. | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Province of St Joseph Detroit, MI | Transforming the World Through Reverence | $646 |
| Kappa Delta Memphis, TN | To secure funds for the educational, leadership and charitable purposes of kappa delta sorority | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reports that all assets were contributed to 501(c)(3) organizations upon liquidation at December 31, 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $12,366 | $11,146 | 11 | $11,146 | — |
| 2020 | $12,366 | $1,775 | $1,596 | $1,000 | 3 | — | $605 |
| 2019 | $12,187 | $1,715 | $1,048 | $513 | 2 | — | $584 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants supported organizations with varied purposes, including education, research, veteran mobility, and support for people affected by a disease. Lawrence Technological University, a 2021 grantee, describes its mission as developing leaders through innovative and agile programs embracing theory and practice; that is the university’s mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $11,146. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2021 grants included $2,000 to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition, $1,500 to Bowling Green State University–Business, and $1,000 each to America’s VetDogs, Case Western Reserve, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan State University–an individual recipient, Michigan State University–an individual recipient, and the University of Michigan–Engineering.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Rodney C Harris, Karen S Harris, and Jason Pivoz as directors.
Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jason Pivoz
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen S. Harris
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney C. Harris
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation
How much does Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation give each year?
Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
What is Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's typical grant size?
Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,013, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation give grants?
Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (27%) and North Carolina (18%).
Does Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's largest grantees?
Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition Inc ($2,000), Bowling Green State University - Business ($1,500) and America's Vet Dogs ($1,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants supported organizations with varied purposes, including education, research, veteran mobility, and support for people affected by a disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's EIN?
Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8021077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Rodney C and Karen S Harris Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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