The James B Harrison Foundation
The James B Harrison Foundation is a private foundation, based in Richmond, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $623K.
The James B Harrison Foundation at a glance
In short: The James B Harrison Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,280,050
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The James B Harrison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wharton Museum ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The James B Harrison Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $26K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton Museum Wharton, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $7,280,050 | $2,074,355 | $882,644 | $1,000 | 1 | $572,095 | $622,762 | $600,658 |
| 2023 | $6,123,785 | $1,168,121 | $736,850 | $2,000 | 1 | $529,481 | $324,122 | $539,988 |
| 2022 | $5,727,176 | $1,368,851 | $693,986 | $5,000 | 1 | $480,320 | $464,755 | $267,851 |
| 2021 | $5,087,059 | $2,072,216 | $609,152 | $26,000 | 3 | $461,320 | $1,643,276 | $383,935 |
| 2020 | $3,531,758 | $629,076 | $543,067 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $61,840 | $153,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James B Harrison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $601K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James B Harrison Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angus McOrquodale
Manager
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$750 (2020) → $0 (2024)
F. Barrett Davis Jr.
Manager
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$89K (2020) → $89K (2024)
Gary W. Pochyla
Manager
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$750 (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jack H. Moore
Manager
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$750 (2020) → $0 (2024)
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 $89K, to F Barrett Davis Jr (Manager).
Frequently asked questions about The James B Harrison Foundation
How much does The James B Harrison Foundation give each year?
The James B Harrison Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
How large is The James B Harrison Foundation?
The James B Harrison Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $572K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $601K (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.
Where does The James B Harrison Foundation operate?
The James B Harrison Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The James B Harrison Foundation's EIN?
The James B Harrison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5573390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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