The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio
The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $222K. Net investment income was $349K.
The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio at a glance
In short: The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio gave $222K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $222K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $221,764
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $221,764
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $221,764
- Total assets
- $4,272,865
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($222K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2024) to $222K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship Awards | $221,764 |
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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 | $4,272,865 | $399,028 | $289,268 | $221,764 | 1 | $244,535 | $348,756 | $256,748 |
| 2024 | $4,162,104 | $190,010 | $257,009 | $178,559 | 1 | $199,113 | $148,974 | $242,318 |
| 2023 | $4,230,736 | $721,729 | $259,902 | $199,510 | 1 | $234,495 | $696,497 | $213,544 |
| 2022 | $3,773,449 | $186,365 | $291,398 | $219,295 | 1 | $259,642 | $159,508 | $239,857 |
| 2021 | $3,876,543 | $298,203 | $255,731 | $190,313 | 1 | — | $268,142 | $256,439 |
| 2020 | $3,836,604 | $230,354 | $243,085 | $184,738 | 1 | — | $207,561 | $218,949 |
| 2019 | $3,848,839 | $540,368 | $255,375 | $187,646 | 1 | — | $518,106 | $212,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $257K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce F. Rudoy
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $10K (2025)
PNC Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$44K (2019) → $53K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $53K, to PNC Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio
How much does The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio give each year?
The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio gave $222K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $179K across 1 grant.
How large is The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio?
The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (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 Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio operate?
The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio's EIN?
The Morris and Gertrude Harris Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6508058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 10, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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