Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation
Fund research, study and other activity that promotes sound municipal government and finance in the city of philadelphia, and for work that promotes the general welfare of its inhabitants.
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,889,390
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Committee of Seventy ($50K). Together the top 3 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $123K (2022) to $153K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | Voter Info | $50,000 |
| The Phila Citizen Philadelphia, PA | Govt Misdeeds | $50,000 |
| Resolve Philly Philadelphia, PA | Note Taking at Meetings | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,889,390 | $162,385 | $164,325 | $150,000 | 3 | $162,385 |
| 2023 | $3,646,400 | $149,316 | $159,811 | $150,000 | 3 | $149,316 |
| 2022 | $3,366,272 | $175,001 | $142,540 | $122,500 | 9 | $175,001 |
| 2021 | $4,204,563 | $175,001 | $188,956 | $152,500 | 11 | $175,001 |
| 2020 | $3,886,780 | $155,007 | $159,090 | $134,000 | 11 | $155,007 |
About Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $162K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation is led by Feather O. Houstoun, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Feather O. Houstoun
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea R. Allon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David F. Abernethyesq
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George M. Wohlreich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nydia Han
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Bellamy Booth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Gillion PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chanda A. Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stephen J. Harmelinesq (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Susan W. Catherwood (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation
How much does Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation give each year?
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation gave $150K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 3 grants.
What is Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation give grants?
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation?
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $162K.
What is Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation's EIN?
Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1489839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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