Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc
The Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports $111,560 in grants to 18 organizations, including Michigan and out-of-state recipients.
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc gave $112K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,560
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,198
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,375,546
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3250 W Big Beaver Road Ste 103, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 464-1902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Michigan University ($28K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 2% to recipients in Tennessee, and less than 1% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2023) to $137K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | Support Aspiring Educators Striving for Academic Excellence | $28,000 |
| American Cancer Society Detroit, MI | Critical Research on Cancer to Help Save Lives | $14,000 |
| Bloomfield TWP Police Benevolent Assoc Bloomfield Hills, MI | Support public safety personnel and families during times of need | $13,500 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | Empowering visually impaired people with skills for living and traveling | $7,500 |
| Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences Rochester, MI | Work with students who require extra help to succeed in school | $7,500 |
| Whaley Children's Center Flint, MI | Empower Youth and Families to Overcome Trauma | $7,500 |
| Skyline Camp and Retreat Center Birmingham, MI | Camping with compassion and creativity with the support of one another | $6,500 |
| Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund Detroit, MI | Holiday packages. Shoe, dental and campership programs for children | $6,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Learning, teaching and making an impact on a diverse student body | $5,000 |
| St Clair Shores Hockey Association St Clair Shores, MI | Promote Youth Hockey | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,375,546 | $182,653 | $185,957 | $111,560 | 18 | $142,580 | $139,276 | $135,996 |
| 2023 | $2,378,850 | $81,896 | $167,764 | $94,300 | 15 | $131,120 | $45,252 | $125,858 |
| 2022 | $2,464,718 | $4,888 | $206,436 | $117,100 | 17 | $165,120 | $15,643 | $133,447 |
| 2021 | $2,666,266 | $271,908 | $241,390 | $137,150 | 18 | $181,670 | $212,188 | $151,161 |
| 2020 | $2,635,748 | $89,046 | $199,553 | $120,500 | 18 | — | $46,013 | $139,008 |
| 2019 | $2,746,255 | $118,639 | $205,391 | $120,550 | 15 | — | $70,818 | $135,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, cancer research and treatment, services for children and families, public safety, and support for people who are blind or visually impaired. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated foundation mission.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Leader Dogs for the Blind says it empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe, independent daily travel. Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences describes its mission as removing barriers to learning and education. Whaley Children’s Center says it provides tools to children and families who have experienced trauma to reach their full potential. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $111,560 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $28,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $28,000 to Central Michigan University to support aspiring educators, $14,000 to the American Cancer Society for cancer research, and $13,500 to the Bloomfield Township Police Benevolent Association to support public safety personnel and their families. Other notable grants included $7,500 each to Leader Dogs for the Blind, Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences, and Whaley Children’s Center; $6,500 to Skyline Camp and Retreat Center; and $6,000 to Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund.
Additional 2024 grants included $2,260 to Grace Centers of Hope, whose mission includes programs for people experiencing homelessness and addiction, and $1,000 to Guest House, which provides recovery services for Catholic clergy and religious. The Bottomless Toy Chest received $500; it says it delivers art projects, crafts, and interactive toys to hospitalized cancer patients. Huron County Community Foundation received $300 to administer funds for the public welfare of Huron County, Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Zurek as president, and Janet Bruss, Mary Ann Zurek, and Judy Stewart as directors.
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc is led by Mark Zurek, President on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Zurek
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $16K (2024)
Janet Bruss
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Mary Ann Zurek
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $5K (2024)
Judy Stewart
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wayne Stewart (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $16K, to Mark Zurek (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc
How much does Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc give each year?
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc gave $112K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 15 grants.
What is Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,198, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc give grants?
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Central Michigan University ($28,000), American Cancer Society ($14,000) and Bloomfield TWP Police Benevolent Assoc ($13,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc?
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, cancer research and treatment, services for children and families, public safety, and support for people who are blind or visually impaired. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc's EIN?
Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3864368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Thomas R and Iris B Harrison Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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