Tamara L Harris Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 45-3452143 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$270K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership Inc | Newark, NJ | Charitable contribution - to support economic development through entrepreneurship. | $100,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution - to support & promote the griffith observatory. | $40,000 |
| Florida International University Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | Charitable contribution - to encourage, solicit, receive, and administer gifts and bequests of property and funds for scientific,… | $35,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution - to make contemporary art accessible to diverse audiences- especially underserved populations by exploring the art… | $30,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation | Northridge, CA | Charitable contribution - to support and enhance the vision, mission, and values of california state university, northridge. | $30,000 |
| Corporate Counsel Women of Color Inc | New York, NY | Charitable contribution - to promote and advance the professional development of minority women in the legal profession. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution - to perform, present, and promote music in its many varied forms at the highest level of excellence to a large &… | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $255,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3452143
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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