The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation
The Shack Harris & Doug Williams Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempt organization dedicated to creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth. The Foundation
The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $701,327
- +82.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Albany State University ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $10K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany State University Albany, GA | Program Service | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $701,327 | $375,331 | $159,528 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $384,407 | $423,143 | $106,963 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $86,211 | $105,689 | $74,397 | $10,000 | 1 |
About The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation is a public charity, based in Shreveport, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $701K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation is led by James Harris, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James Harris
Chairman
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sid Levy
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A Morehead
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Willis Reed
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Williams
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation
How much does The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation give each year?
The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation?
The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation reported $701K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $375K.
Where does The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation operate?
The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Louisiana.
What is The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation's EIN?
The Shack Harris and Doug Williams Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3265120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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