William M Harris Family Foundation
The William M Harris Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported a community foundation, a family-services organization, and a hospitality house serving people receiving medical treatment and their families.
William M Harris Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $37,021
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $8,495
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $11
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,423
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William M Harris Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Dr Leana Kart as the contact and says no form or other materials are required. It lists no deadlines or award restrictions. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Leana Kart
Mailing address: 1526 Howell Mill Road Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (770) 740-9782
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William M Harris Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 59 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its listed 2024 grantees are in Atlanta, Flowery Branch, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How William M Harris Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 659% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $507K (2020) to $8.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $8.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb Community Foundation Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian | $7,200,562 |
| Eagle Ranch Chestnut Mountain, GA | Humanitarian | $1,240,000 |
| Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,021 | $8,495 | $2,423 | — | — | — | $11 | $1,536 |
| 2024 | $30,949 | $1,230,430 | $8,561,586 | $8,465,562 | 3 | $8,472,829 | $1,155,626 | $121,228 |
| 2023 | $4,633,040 | $1,140,836 | $1,305,268 | $1,202,000 | 17 | $1,202,000 | $1,102,678 | $380,855 |
| 2022 | $4,795,651 | $575,814 | $1,386,939 | $1,249,000 | 19 | $1,249,000 | $531,855 | $442,852 |
| 2021 | $5,607,099 | $2,514,640 | $1,212,105 | $1,116,000 | 20 | $1,116,000 | $2,467,372 | $446,665 |
| 2020 | $4,304,564 | $78,962 | $603,320 | $507,000 | 17 | — | $148,139 | $428,784 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William M Harris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 listed 2024 grantees describe a range of work: Cobb Community Foundation says its mission is to improve quality of life in and around Cobb by mobilizing people, ideas, and resources; Eagle Ranch says it works to restore and renew relationships for children and families; and Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House says it provides lodging, meals, and a supportive environment for outpatients and their families receiving medical treatment in the Atlanta area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $8,465,562. The listed awards were $7,200,562 to Cobb Community Foundation, $1,240,000 to Eagle Ranch, and $25,000 to Atlanta Hospital Hospitality House. In 2023, it reported 17 grants totaling $1,202,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr Leana Kart as Chairman, Dr Mary Watkins as Vice Chairman, and Dr Michael Vaughn, Dr Vince Erario, and Dr Philip Day as Board Members.
William M Harris Family Foundation is led by Leana Kart, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leana Kart
Chairman
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Day
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Watkins
Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Vaughn
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Erario
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Jane Goodwin (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carl Cleveland III DC (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Cordovado (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Brewer (2022–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Rob Scott (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Sue Mink CPA (2022–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tim Ayres CPA (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Goodman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deane Mink (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Edwin Staub (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: James McDonald (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Hardee (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Morgan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Vincent Erario (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 M Harris Family Foundation
How large is William M Harris Family Foundation?
William M Harris Family Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What does William M Harris Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William M Harris Family Foundation?
The filing lists Dr Leana Kart as the contact and says no form or other materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does William M Harris Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its listed 2024 grantees are in Atlanta, Flowery Branch, and Atlanta, Georgia.
How much is William M Harris Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, William M Harris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William M Harris Family Foundation's EIN?
William M Harris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1422604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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