L3Harris Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of large awards that advance workforce development and diversity in the corporate pipeline, primarily through repeat support for professional development programs for underrepresented college students. A sizable portion of its reported giving is via employee gift-matching mechanisms, indicating an emphasis on workplace philanthropy and amplifying employee-directed causes. Grants are few but large and often directed to national programs that align with the company’s talent and diversity objectives.
Highly concentrated: few, large grants with repeat funding to the same national partner(s) and a major share allocated to employee gift-matching rather than many small community grants.
L3harris Foundation Inc’s giving is anchored by large awards to workforce-pipeline programs, especially support for INROADS and university partnerships tied to career readiness and professional development. The pattern points to a foundation that uses philanthropy to reinforce talent development, with repeated grants to organizations serving underrepresented college students and early-career professionals. In the recent grants list, INROADS appears multiple times, including $655,000 in 2023 and $334,000 in 2025, showing continued support across filing years. Higher-education recipients also appear prominently, with grants to Villanova University, Purdue Foundation, University of Maryland Foundation, and Georgia Tech Foundation. The foundation’s portfolio also includes employee gift-matching entries, which sit alongside external grants and suggest a workplace-philanthropy component in addition to program support. Other named recipients include the Army Historical Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Homes for Our Troops, and Brevard Zoo, indicating that the grant list is not limited to one narrow recipient type even though talent-development work stands out. Across the reported grants, the structure is one of concentrated, high-dollar awards rather than many small checks.
In workforce development, L3harris Foundation Inc gave $655,000 to INROADS Inc in Atlanta and $650,000 to INROADS Inc in St Louis in 2023, followed by another $334,000 to INROADS Inc in 2025. Those grants align with support for professional development and career readiness for underrepresented college students. Higher education is another visible area: the foundation awarded $250,000 and $200,000 to Villanova University in Villanova, and $120,000 to the University of Maryland Foundation in College Park. It also backed engineering and technical talent pathways through $80,000 grants to Purdue Foundation in West Lafayette in both 2023 and 2025, plus $70,000 to Georgia Tech Foundation in Atlanta in 2023. The recent list also includes community and employee-related support through gift-matching entries and several grants to local Florida organizations.
Typical grant size is $1,500 at the 25th percentile, $5,000 at the median, and $19,250 at the 75th percentile, but the recent grants list shows that the foundation also makes much larger awards. Grants appear in multiple years to the same recipients, including INROADS Inc, Villanova University, Purdue Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Homes for Our Troops, Brevard Schools Foundation, and University of Maryland Foundation. L3harris Foundation Inc is classified as a regular funder, and the presence of large gift-matching entries shows workplace philanthropy is part of the mix alongside direct grants. The grantmaking pattern is concentrated rather than broad-based, with repeated support for a limited set of organizations over time.
$3M
$11M
$1.1M
$3.9M
Most grants fall between $2K and $19K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$19K
About 16% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for L3harris Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 714 | $14.1M | 99.6% |
| 2 | Puerto Rico | 3 |
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Notable grantees: INROADS, Inc., L3HARRIS FOUNDATION INC BBVA - Gift Matching (employee matching program), L3HARRIS FOUNDATION - Gift Matching (corporate match program)
Although the foundation is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, its giving is national. Florida recipients appear often, including Melbourne, Rockledge, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Viera, and Gainesville. Pennsylvania leads by grant count overall, while 18% of grants go to recipients in Florida. Outside the U.S., only two grants in the dataset are listed in RQ; the rest are U.S.-based. The recipient map in the recent grants list also reaches Atlanta, St Louis, Villanova, College Park, West Lafayette, and Springdale.
The foundation supports workforce development, professional development, and career-readiness programs, especially for underrepresented college students and early-career professionals. It also funds higher-education partners, employee gift-matching programs, and some community and military-related organizations.
The recent grants list shows repeated support for several organizations across multiple years, including INROADS Inc, Villanova University, Purdue Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Homes for Our Troops, Brevard Schools Foundation, and University of Maryland Foundation.
The distribution shows a 25th percentile of $1,500, a median of $5,000, and a 75th percentile of $19,250. The recent grants list includes much larger awards, including six-figure and seven-figure grants.
Yes. The recent grants list includes employee gift-matching entries such as L3harris Foundation Inc Bbva - Gift Matching in Plano, Texas, and L3harris Foundation - Gift Matching in Melbourne, Florida.
The foundation gives nationally, with Pennsylvania as the top state by grant count. Florida receives 18% of grants, and the recent list includes recipients in cities such as Melbourne, Rockledge, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Viera, and Gainesville.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $143K |
0.4% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INROADS INC | ST LOUIS, MS | $334,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY | VILLANOVA, PA | $200,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COUNCIL FOUNDATION | SPRINGDALE, AR | $100,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS | TAUNTON, MA | $100,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION | COLLEGE PARK, MD | $90,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PURDUE FOUNDATION | WEST LAFAYETTE, IN | $80,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION | GAINESVILLE, FL | $71,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MAYAGUEZ | MAYAGUEZ, PR | $70,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $70,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UCF FOUNDATION | ORLANDO, FL | $70,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF UTAH | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $70,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $70,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | ROCHESTER, NY | $70,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS | RICHARDSON, TX | $70,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BREVARD SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | VIERA, FL | $55,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED WAY OF BREVARD | ROCKLEDGE, FL | $55,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA | COLUMBIA FALLS, ME | $52,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PROJECT LEAD THE WAY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| AIR AND SPACE FORCES ASSOCIATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC | LUBBOCK, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| AMERICAN CORPORATE PARTNERS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SPACE FOUNDATION | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PROJECT HELPING | CENTENNIAL, CO | $45,931 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION | BLACKSBURG, VA | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| YOUNG BLACK AND LIT | EVANSTON, IL | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FULL CIRCLE HOME | ROCHESTER, NY | $32,300 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FSU FOUNDATION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $32,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| TRUSTEES OF UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UCLA FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| THE TRUSTEES OF STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | HOBOKEN, NJ | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| OPERATION GRATITUDE | ENCINO, CA | $26,645 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (ROCKETRY CHALLENGE) | ARLINGTON, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ROCHESTER COMMUNITY ROBOTICS | WEBSTER, NY | $24,600 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER | ROCHESTER, NY | $24,550 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FAMU FOUNDATION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $18,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER | ROCHESTER, NY | $17,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ROCHESTER MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER | ROCHESTER, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HUNT COUNTY SHARED MINISTRIES | GREENVILLE, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| IRAQI CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INC | FALLS CHURCH, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | PRAIRIE VIEW, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| US HUNGER | LONGWOOD, FL | $12,250 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FIRST TEE LAKE ERIE | TOLEDO, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED WAY OF BUCKS COUNTY | FAIRLESS HILLS, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | CHARLOTTE, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NAVAL INSTITUTE FOUNDATION | ANNAPOLIS, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
INROADS INC
$334,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION
$100,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS
$100,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MAYAGUEZ
$70,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UCF FOUNDATION
$70,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
$70,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
AIR AND SPACE FORCES ASSOCIATION
$50,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SPACE FOUNDATION
$50,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
YOUNG BLACK AND LIT
$35,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FULL CIRCLE HOME
$32,300TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE
$30,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
$30,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (ROCKETRY CHALLENGE)
$25,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ROCHESTER
$24,550TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FAMU FOUNDATION
$18,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HUNT COUNTY SHARED MINISTRIES
$15,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
IRAQI CHILDRENS FOUNDATION INC
$15,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
$15,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$10,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER
$10,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION