William B Harrison Foundation
William B Harrison Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $185K.
William B Harrison Foundation at a glance
In short: William B Harrison Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,505,380
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 William B Harrison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harris County Sheriff's Foundation ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How William B Harrison Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 0% 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 $3K (2023) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County Sheriff's Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
Ready to take the next step with William B Harrison Foundation?
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 | $5,505,380 | $184,669 | $19,025 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $184,669 | $702,182 |
| 2023 | $5,323,211 | $169,073 | $17,624 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $169,073 | $548,116 |
| 2022 | $5,157,010 | $1,098,589 | $1,515,293 | $1,488,057 | 2 | $1,488,057 | $1,098,539 | $509,697 |
| 2021 | $5,553,943 | $988,014 | $1,706,293 | $1,676,213 | 2 | $1,676,213 | $975,234 | $602,861 |
| 2020 | $6,264,497 | $749,314 | $1,482,279 | $1,452,000 | 2 | — | $749,134 | $508,663 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William B Harrison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $702K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William B Harrison Foundation is led by William B. Harrison, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William B. Harrison
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 William B Harrison Foundation
How much does William B Harrison Foundation give each year?
William B Harrison Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is William B Harrison Foundation?
William B Harrison Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $702K (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 William B Harrison Foundation?
William B Harrison Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Houston, TX. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does William B Harrison Foundation operate?
William B Harrison Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is William B Harrison Foundation's EIN?
William B Harrison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4267931. 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
Live grants for the work William B Harrison Foundation funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in William B Harrison Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
The Casey & Family Foundation
Boston, MA
The Casey & Family Foundation funds organizations working on institutional decision-making, democracy and government accountability, emerging technology, and AI safety, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Massachusetts, followed by the District of Columbia, Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,500 to $7.95 million, with a median of $275,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$28.0M
Grants
14
Total Given
$12.9M
The Three T'S Foundation
Pinedale, WY
Assets
—
Grants
5
Total Given
$40K
Blavatnik Family Foundation
New York, NY
The New York-based Blavatnik Family Foundation funds scientific research, higher education, arts and culture, and Jewish history, supporting institutions globally, with recent grant dollars concentrated in New York, Colorado, and Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000 and ranged from $1,000 to $11.9 million; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations.
Assets
$57.5M
Grants
108
Total Given
$43.7M
Andreas and Shirley Kramvis Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
10
Total Given
$671K
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$68.0M
Grants
209
Total Given
$11.4M
Wm Keck Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The W.M. Keck Foundation funds high-risk, potentially transformative basic science, engineering, and medical research nationwide, and arts, education, health, and community projects in Southern California. Typical Research Program awards are $1 million to $1.3 million over three years; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
260
Total Given
$69.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from William B Harrison Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
William B Harrison Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?