The Harrison Foundation

MANAKINSABOT, VA EIN: 26-0353463 Website

The Harrison Foundation is a private foundation based in Manakin Sabot, Virginia. Established in 2007, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees on staff. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity, distributing funds to qualified charitable organizations across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$37.3M

-0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.4M

-9.1% YoY

Grant Count

-3.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$42K

-5.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harrison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The Harrison Foundation made 59 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024). Recent grant recipients include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Virginia, Florida, and Massachusetts.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $7.7M (72%)

Florida $1.2M (12%)

Massachusetts $635K (6%)

New York $453K (4%)

Maryland $355K (3%)

Connecticut $158K (1%)

Oklahoma $60K (1%)

District of Columbia $20K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine New York Ohio Oklahoma Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAnnapolisArlingtonBethesdaBoca GrandeBostonBoynton BeachCharlottesvilleEnglewoodFt MyersGoochlandGreenwichHenricoHighland HillsHobe SoundHyannisIrvingtonKilmarnockLincolnshireManakinsabot

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total Assets: $37,301,666
Total Revenues: $2,606,272
Total Expenses: $2,719,582
Investment Income and Dividends: $732,462

Year-over-Year Change (FY 2024 vs. FY 2023):

Investment income increased 20.9% from $606,049 to $732,462

The foundation receives no grant contributions or donations; its revenue derives entirely from investment income.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$37,301,666	$37,409,077	$38,973,052
Revenue	$2,606,272	$1,381,545	$2,645,265
Expenses	$2,719,582	$2,953,879	$3,194,911
Qualifying Distributions	$2,420,671	$2,663,383	$2,891,216
Net Investment Income	$2,334,459	$1,117,894	$2,394,662
Distributable Amount	$2,647,900	$2,420,671	$2,663,383

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blue Ridge School ($200,000), Columbia University ($125,000), Focused Ultrasound Foundation ($115,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN HIGHLAND HILLS, OH	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$10,000
ANNA JULIA COOPER SCHOOL RICHMOND, VA	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$85,000
BARNSTABLE CLEAN WATER COALITION OSTERVILLE, MA	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$35,000
BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL ST GEORGE, VA	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$200,000
BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC BOCA GRANDE, FL	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$35,000
BON SECOURS RICHMOND FOUNDATION RICHMOND, VA	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$100,000
BOY'S & GIRL'S CLUB OF RICHMOND RICHMOND, VA	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$25,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MARTIN COUNTY HOBE SOUND, FL	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$25,000
CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS INC CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$60,000
CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION ANNAPOLIS, MD	GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by three trustees:

Marjorie Webb
David A Harrison IV
Mary H Keevil

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARJORIE WEBB	DIRECTOR	1	$25,000
DAVID A HARRISON IV	DIRECTOR	1	$25,000
MARY H KEEVIL	DIRECTOR	1	$25,000
ANNE H ARMSTRONG	DIRECTOR	1	$25,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from The Harrison Foundation?

The Harrison Foundation made 59 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024). Recent grant recipients include: • The Blue Ridge School: $200,000 • Columbia University: $125,000 • Focused Ultrasound Foundation: $115,000 The foundation's typical grant awards range from $2,500 to $987,177. Total giving in the most recent fiscal year was $2,420,671.

Where does The Harrison Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Virginia, Florida, and Massachusetts.

What size grants does The Harrison Foundation award?

In 2024, The Harrison Foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Harrison Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Harrison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.