Pharos Foundation
Historical FunderJackson, Wyoming · EIN 46-1127429 · Private foundation · Website
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 | GEORGE R HARRIS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 864, WILSON WY 83014 |
| Phone | 7036270698 |
| GROGERSH@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING ONLY. INCLUDE FINANCIAL INFORMATION, PROOF OF EXEMPT ORGANIZATION STATUS, AND A DESCRIPTION OF HOW YOUR GRANT WOULD FURTHER THE CAUSE OF EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | EDUCATION |
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
83% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University Foundat | Flagstaff, AZ | General charitable support | $400,000 |
| All in Education | Corona, CA | General charitable support | $262,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General charitable support | $200,000 |
| Montclair Foundation Inc | Montclair, NJ | General charitable support | $55,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | Greenwood Village, CO | General charitable support | $50,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Mental Health & Recovery Services | Jackson, WY | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Teton Youth and Family Services | Jackson, WY | General charitable support | $25,000 |
| Be a Leader Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | Jackson, WY | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Children's Learning Center | Jackson, WY | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Vela Education Fund | Glencoe, IL | General charitable support | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Az | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Teach for America - Phoenix | San Francisco, CA | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Chicanos Por LA Causa | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Public Library Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Teewinot Institute | Wilson, WY | General charitable support | $10,000 |
| Education Forward Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Aliento Education Fund | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Kbach Friends of Public Radio Az | Tempe, AZ | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Montclair Art Museum | Montclair, NJ | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Rising Youth Theatre | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Leads | Phoenix, AZ | General charitable support | $2,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General charitable support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,240,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $4,333,800 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107877
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1127429
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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