The John W Harris Family Foundation
The John W Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $944.
The John W Harris Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The John W Harris Family Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,500
- -94.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,417
- -85.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,085
- +23.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (43% 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 John W Harris Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Vision ($10K). Together the top 6 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 53 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John W Harris Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $27K (2024) to $658K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| NC Sports Hall of Fame Raleigh, NC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| UNC Charlotte Athletic Foundation Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Cypress Point Caddie Emergency Fund Matthews, NC | Operational Support | $500 |
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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 | $26,085 | $31,568 | $26,624 | $26,500 | 6 | $26,500 | $944 | $1,313 |
| 2023 | $21,141 | $502,068 | $501,225 | $501,100 | 16 | $501,100 | $943 | $1,580 |
| 2022 | $20,298 | $285,609 | $278,025 | $276,000 | 13 | $276,000 | — | $1,953 |
| 2021 | $12,714 | $614,798 | $658,345 | $658,000 | 10 | $658,000 | $5,553 | $2,441 |
| 2020 | $56,261 | $109,303 | $144,846 | $139,500 | 8 | — | $82,283 | $8,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John W Harris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John W Harris Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Currie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W Harris III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The John W Harris Family Foundation
How much does The John W Harris Family Foundation give each year?
The John W Harris Family Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $501K across 16 grants.
What is The John W Harris Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The John W Harris Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,417, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John W Harris Family Foundation give grants?
The John W Harris Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (38%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The John W Harris Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John W Harris Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John W Harris Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The John W Harris Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Vision ($10,000), Woodberry Forest School ($5,000) and NC Sports Hall of Fame ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John W Harris Family Foundation?
The John W Harris Family Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John W Harris Family Foundation's EIN?
The John W Harris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3556445. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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