George J & Jessica Harris Foundation
Historical FunderStamford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1393429 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT MASOTTI TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 SUMMER STREET STE 401, STAMFORD CT 069055551 |
| Phone | 2033231191 |
| Form and materials | THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED, COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research | Stamford, CT | Medical research | $55,000 |
| Open Doors | Norwalk, CT | Provide shelter & support for the homeless & those in poverty | $50,000 |
| Safe Futures | New London, CT | Services for abused women | $30,000 |
| Foundations in Education | Bridgeport, CT | Committed to strengthening & transforming education | $25,000 |
| Silver Source Inc | Stamford, CT | Provides a safty net for older residents in need | $25,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Stamford, CT | Food for the needy | $25,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral Preparatory School | Bridgeport, CT | To empower students with knowledge, skills & values | $20,000 |
| Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County | Norwalk, CT | Provides nursing care | $20,000 |
| Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts | Fairfield, CT | Performing arts | $15,000 |
| Stamford Dollars for Scholars | Stamford, CT | Raises funds and awards scholarships to make post-secondary education possible for deserving students | $10,000 |
| Liv Free | Trumbull, CT | Providing moments of joy to families fighting pediatric cancer | $5,000 |
| One Sandwich at a Time | White Plains, NY | Feed the hungry in new york city | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos | Stamford, CT | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| Soundwaters | Stamford, CT | Protect long island sound through education and action | $5,000 |
| Stamford Museum & Nature Center | Stamford, CT | Preservation & interpretation of art and culture, natual and agricultural sciences & history educating and encouraging students to become… | $5,000 |
| Stamford Center for the Arts | Stamford, CT | Performing arts | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $305,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102291
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1393429
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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