St and Margaret D Harris Foundation
The St and Margaret D Harris Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookhaven, Georgia. Its reported 2025 grants included higher-education scholarships and operating support for charitable organizations.
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation at a glance
In short: St and Margaret D Harris Foundation gave $936K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $935,725
- +82.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,794
- +50.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $22,319,678
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to St and Margaret D Harris Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4062 Peachtree Rd A-213, Brookhaven, GA 30319
Phone: (678) 799-2975
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St and Margaret D Harris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mercer University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $505K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 172 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 67% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Indiana (7%), Massachusetts (6%), the District of Columbia (5%), and Alabama (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How St and Margaret D Harris Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $936K (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $936K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University Macon, GA | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $99,999 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $69,227 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $52,100 |
| East Cobb Baptist Church Marietta, GA | To Provide Funding for Operations | $50,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $50,000 |
| Collective Learning Academy Atlanta, GA | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $49,636 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $39,387 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $34,706 |
| Georgia Department of Family and Children Services Atlanta, GA | To Provide Funding for Operations | $30,000 |
| College of Charleston Charleston, SC | Scholarship Grant for Higher Education | $29,769 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,319,678 | $834,079 | $1,055,557 | $935,725 | 45 | $946,641 | $627,799 | $1,142,214 |
| 2024 | $22,541,156 | $12,519,742 | $607,396 | $512,568 | 37 | $530,603 | $1,709,419 | $1,022,269 |
| 2023 | $10,628,810 | $89,317 | $630,018 | $615,133 | 33 | $615,133 | $80,472 | $90,412 |
| 2022 | $11,334,213 | $-824,950 | $711,884 | $587,650 | 43 | $603,805 | $139,841 | $602,964 |
| 2021 | $12,856,123 | $2,601,035 | $173,892 | $103,456 | 14 | — | $2,542,906 | $612,795 |
| 2020 | $10,421,676 | $10,966,126 | $105,447 | $84,750 | 5 | — | $117,152 | $51,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St and Margaret D Harris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for higher education through scholarship grants, as well as operating support for organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, Collective Learning Academy describes its work as operating an independent day school for children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders. Camp Twin Lakes describes year-round recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. Cure Childhood Cancer says it advances treatments and seeks cures for childhood cancers. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $935,725. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $99,999, with a median grant of $15,000. Its largest grants included $99,999 to Mercer University for higher-education scholarships, $69,227 to the University of Notre Dame for scholarships, $52,100 to Boston College for scholarships, and $50,000 each to East Cobb Baptist Church for operations and Georgetown University for scholarships. Other notable grants included $49,636 to Collective Learning Academy for scholarships, $39,387 to Auburn University for scholarships, and $30,000 to the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Erin Sjostrom as president/director, Pamela Harris Bilyeu as director, and Eli Powell Niepoky as secretary.
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation is led by Elizabeth Erin Sjostrom, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Erin Sjostrom
President & Director
On filings since 2020
90 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Harris Bilyeu
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eli Powell Niepoky
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
4.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 St and Margaret D Harris Foundation
How much does St and Margaret D Harris Foundation give each year?
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation gave $936K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $513K across 37 grants.
What is St and Margaret D Harris Foundation's typical grant size?
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,794, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does St and Margaret D Harris Foundation give grants?
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (7%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (18 grants), Gainesville, GA (4 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does St and Margaret D Harris Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on St and Margaret D Harris Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Funding for Operations" (32 grants) and "Scholarship Grant for Higher Education" (12 grants).
Who are St and Margaret D Harris Foundation's largest grantees?
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mercer University ($99,999), University of Notre Dame ($69,227) and Boston College ($52,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is St and Margaret D Harris Foundation?
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $947K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 St and Margaret D Harris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for higher education through scholarship grants, as well as operating support for organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St and Margaret D Harris Foundation?
The foundation makes 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 St and Margaret D Harris Foundation's EIN?
St and Margaret D Harris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7118609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does St and Margaret D 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 3, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). St and Margaret D Harris Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/st-and-margaret-d-harris-foundation-morg_a20ff3e0519e446e84dd611358399acc
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