The Harris Foundation
Invitation OnlyAthens, Georgia · EIN 58-6032442 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$125K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
4% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Winship cancer institute | $10,000 |
| Georgia Cancer Center | Augusta, GA | Gru cancer center | $10,000 |
| Georgia Health Sciences Foundation | Augusta, GA | 21605 georgia childrens hospital | $10,000 |
| Georgia Health Sciences Foundation | Augusta, GA | 21064 breast cancer research | $10,000 |
| Georgia Health Sciences Foundation | Augusta, GA | 21708 als program | $8,000 |
| Medical College of Georgia | Augusta, GA | Alzheimer's research | $8,000 |
| Athens Area Habitat for Humanity | Athens, GA | General use | $7,000 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Georgia | Athens, GA | General use | $7,000 |
| Mercy Health Center | Athens, GA | General use | $7,000 |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | Athens, GA | General use | $6,000 |
| Athens Nurses Clinic | Athens, GA | General use | $6,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | General use | $5,370 |
| Athens Area Humane Society | Athens, GA | General use | $5,000 |
| Athens YMCA | Athens, GA | General use | $5,000 |
| Firefly Trail Inc | Athens, GA | General use | $5,000 |
| Project Safe Inc | Athens, GA | General use | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Athens, GA | General use | $4,000 |
| United Way of Northeast Georgia | Athens, GA | General use | $3,500 |
| Barrow Community Foundation | Winder, GA | General use | $2,000 |
| Athens Ywco | Athens, GA | General use | $1,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Ne Ga | Athens, GA | General use | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,370 | 21 |
| 2023 | $113,115 | 22 |
| 2022 | $109,360 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620269349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6032442
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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