Private foundation · EIN 45-5573390 · Richmond, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The James B Harrison Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $2,650 total, median $1,325. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$2,650
Median grant
$1,325
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.6M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Needville Little LeagueNeedville, TXTo support children's activities$2,500
Wharton MuseumWharton, TXOperations$150

About this foundation

The James B Harrison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, Texas, administered in care of F Barrett Davis Jr, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The James B Harrison Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The James B Harrison Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2,650 across 2 grants, a median of $1,325.

Where does The James B Harrison Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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