Harris Foundation

EIN 54-1844579 · VA · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in VA, AL, OH +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Harris Foundation based in VA paid 37 grants totaling $363.5K to 36 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $50K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included The Nature Conservancy, University of Richmond, and VFIC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,732,801
Giving (latest yr)
$363,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
37
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
36
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Nature Conservancy$50,000
  • University of Richmond$45,000
  • Vfic$41,000
  • Vmfa Foundation$25,000
  • First Presbyterian Church$22,500

Where grants went

  • Virginia$327,500 · 33 grants
  • Alabama$20,000 · 1 grant
  • Ohio$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (37)

The Nature Conservancy
Charlottesville, VA
Grant, Annual and Capital Committment
$50,000
Vfic
Richmond, VA
Annual Fund, Technology Fund, Rising Star Fund, Sponsorship
$41,000
Vmfa Foundation
Richmond, VA
Grant, Capital Commitment
$25,000
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Capital Pledge
$25,000
First Presbyterian Church
Richmond, VA
Grant
$22,500
University of Richmond
Univ of Richmond, VA
Annual Fund
$20,000
Big Oak Ranch
Springvale, AL
Annual Fund
$20,000
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Tyler Harris Rose Fund $ 10,000 Dr. Shimer Research- Ortho $ 10,000
$20,000
Warm Springs Presbyterian Church
Warm Springs, VA
Grant-Tots Program, Annual Fund
$16,000
VCU Institute for Contemporary Art
Richmond, VA
Annual Fund
$11,000
Bath County Arts Association
Hot Springs, VA
Annual Fund
$11,000
Healthnetwork Foundation
Chagrin Falls, OH
Grant
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Harris Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Harris Foundation reported 37 itemized grants totaling $363.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $50K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include The Nature Conservancy, University of Richmond, VFIC, among 36 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Harris Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Harris Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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