Private foundation · EIN 61-6249560 · Fayetteville, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Don S & Debra D Harris Family Charitable Tr

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: 22 grants paid, $160K total, median $5,000. 91% of grants stayed in Arkansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$160K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AR
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST United Methodist ChurchSpringdale, ARCharitable$40K
Teen Action SupportRogers, ARCharitable$25K
Good News ChurchLeander, TXCharitable$10K
Samaritan HouseSpringdale, ARCharitable$10K
Nwa Food BankLowell, ARCharitable$10K
7hillsFayetteville, ARCharitable$5,000
Springdale Meals on WheelsSpringdale, ARCharitable$5,000
Nwa Children's ShelterBentonville, ARCharitable$5,000
LifestylesFayetteville, ARCharitable$5,000
Nwacc Nursing ScholarshipBentonville, ARCharitable$5,000
Salvation ArmyFayetteville, ARCharitable$5,000
Peace at HomeFayetteville, ARCharitable$5,000
Arkansas Children's HospitalSpringdale, ARCharitable$5,000
Theatre SquaredFayetteville, ARCharitable$5,000
AmpRogers, ARCharitable$3,500
Walton Arts CenterFayetteville, ARCharitable$3,000
Fayetteville Public LibraryFayetteville, ARCharitable$2,500
Springdale SoftballSpringdale, ARCharitable$2,500
American Red CrossRogers, ARCharitable$2,500
Springdale Downtown AllianceSpringdale, ARCharitable$2,000
American Cancer SocietyTulsa, OKCharitable$2,000
American Heart AssociationFayetteville, ARCharitable$2,000

By state: Arkansas 20 · Texas 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Don S & Debra D Harris Family Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Fayetteville, Arkansas, administered in care of R Keith Cullinan, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Don S & Debra D Harris Family Charitable Tr 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 Don S & Debra D Harris Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $160K across 22 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Don S & Debra D Harris Family Charitable Tr give?

Arkansas (20 grants), Texas (1 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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