Harrison Foundation
Historical FunderFairfax, California · EIN 36-4713023 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | HARRISON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 141, FAIRFAX CA 94978 |
| Phone | 4154446846 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM AND PROVIDE COPY OF IRS TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS |
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
69% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Project Inc | Dedham, MA | Unrestricted gift - $30K, sponsorship - $6K | $36,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Maine | Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted gift - $2.5K, $30K join maine | $32,500 |
| Mountain Play | San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Forest Society of Maine | Bangor, ME | Annual fund and magalloway project | $27,500 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Buck Center for Research on Aging | Novato, CA | Innovation fund | $5,000 |
| Doctor's Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Gilmore | Kalamazoo, MI | Martha J. harrison piano education fund | $5,000 |
| Homeward Bound of Marin | Novato, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Lakes Environmental Assoication | Bridgton, ME | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Loon Echo Land Trust | Bridgton, ME | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Maine Tree Foundation | Augusta, ME | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| University of New England | Portland, ME | Barbara hazard student emergency fund | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | Auburn, ME | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Rafael, CA | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Portland, ME | Invest in maine fund | $2,500 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Wellesley College Students' Aid Society | Wellesley, MA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust | Franconia, NH | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Norman Bird Sancturary Trust | Middletown, RI | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Yes the Ross Valley School Foundation | San Anselmo, CA | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $206,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $155,300 | 23 |
| 2023 | $116,300 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620659349101312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4713023
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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