The Ruth & Louis Harris Family Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 54-1961471 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES A HARRIS CO GEORGE THORN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1111 E MAIN ST VA2-300-10-98, RICHMOND VA 23219 |
| Phone | 8043824615 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | LETTER LISTING NEED AND OUTLINING ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN BIOMEDICAL AND LEARNING DISABILITY RESEARCH AND 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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcv Foundation | Richmond, VA | Ruth and louis harris | $40,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | Richmond, VA | Support school of the arts | $30,000 |
| Riverside School | N Chesterfield, VA | For the scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | Richmond, VA | Ruth harris scholarship | $25,000 |
| Mcv Foundation | Richmond, VA | Support current fund | $18,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | Richmond, VA | Support current fund | $5,000 |
| Camp Spring Creek | Bakersville, NC | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503449349101200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1961471
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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