The Luther & Susie Harrison
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The Luther & Susie Harrison at a glance
In short: The Luther & Susie Harrison gave $2.7M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $382K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,675,830
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $382,261
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $50,323,294
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Luther & Susie Harrison funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Healthcare ($1.0M). Together the top 7 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 10 grants of 31 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Luther & Susie Harrison gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $2.0M (2020) to $3.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare Atlanta, GA | For pediatric specialties and programs, helping children stay healthy. | $1,000,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Poultry Science Building pledge | $1,000,000 |
| Mayo Clinic (Rochester) Rochester, MN | Intervention Cardiology Department in Rochester, MN for Endothelia Dysfunction Research. | $250,000 |
| Fragile Kids Foundation Atlanta, GA | For providing medical equipment and aiding women who are the sole caregivers to medically fragile children | $200,000 |
| Bethlehem First UMC Bethlehem, GA | To pay debt on church property and undertake repairs and maintenance projects. | $175,000 |
| Piedmont CASA Inc Jefferson, GA | For expenses in renovating office space for the organization. | $50,000 |
| Exponent Philanthrophy Washington, DC | Annual membership - support for an associaton for small Foundations | $830 |
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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 | $50,323,294 | $3,312,887 | $3,183,165 | $2,675,830 | 7 | $2,866,464 | $3,022,311 | $2,876,214 |
| 2023 | $50,193,572 | $1,723,432 | $3,682,547 | $3,200,000 | 6 | $3,371,931 | $1,417,863 | $2,659,323 |
| 2022 | $52,152,687 | $1,875,415 | $3,448,225 | $2,901,590 | 6 | $3,095,351 | $1,569,446 | $2,757,699 |
| 2021 | $53,725,497 | $3,040,098 | $3,117,915 | $2,600,000 | 10 | $2,796,495 | $2,730,678 | $3,060,629 |
| 2020 | $53,803,314 | $1,388,316 | $2,225,624 | $2,000,000 | 2 | — | $1,228,080 | $2,645,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Luther & Susie Harrison reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Luther & Susie Harrison
Based on IRS filings
The Luther & Susie Harrison is a private foundation, based in Brunswick, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $3.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Luther & Susie Harrison's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Marie Tison
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Jay Tison
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Kelley B. Tison
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Michael Pruett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Virginia S. Pruett
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Rees Sumerford
Manager
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Curtis Pruett (2020) — Director
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 $61K, to Virginia S Pruett (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Luther & Susie Harrison
How much does The Luther & Susie Harrison give each year?
The Luther & Susie Harrison gave $2.7M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 6 grants.
What is The Luther & Susie Harrison's typical grant size?
The Luther & Susie Harrison's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $382,261, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Luther & Susie Harrison give grants?
The Luther & Susie Harrison gives mostly in Georgia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Luther & Susie Harrison give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Luther & Susie Harrison's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Luther & Susie Harrison's largest grantees?
The Luther & Susie Harrison's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Healthcare ($1,000,000), University of Georgia Foundation ($1,000,000) and Mayo Clinic (Rochester) ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Luther & Susie Harrison?
The Luther & Susie Harrison reported $50.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (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 is The Luther & Susie Harrison's EIN?
The Luther & Susie Harrison's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2169694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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