The Harrison Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of large, strategic grants with a clear Virginia focus. The majority of support goes to higher education — primarily the University of Virginia via repeated, substantial general-purpose gifts — with a secondary interest in regional environmental conservation tied to the James River. Grants appear to be general operating or unrestricted support rather than project-specific funding.
Highly concentrated: few (4) total grants, dominated by recurring, large unrestricted gifts to a single flagship beneficiary (UVA) and one significant environmental grantee; favors large, multi-grant commitments over many small awards.
The Harrison Foundation gives on a relatively concentrated, high-dollar basis, with its largest recent grant at $987,177 to the University of Virginia in 2023. That pattern fits a funder that makes a small number of substantial general-purpose gifts rather than a broad scatter of small awards. University of Virginia support appears repeatedly across multiple years, including $699,000 in 2025 and $665,000 in 2024, all described as general 501(c)(3) purposes of organization. Beyond higher education, the foundation also backs Virginia-based environmental work tied to the James River. The James River Association received $284,039 in 2023 and $185,848 in 2024, again under general-purpose language. This mix of repeated institutional support and regional conservation giving suggests a portfolio built around established organizations with operating flexibility. Other recipients in the recent grant list include Blue Ridge School, Sheltering Arms Foundations, Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, and Anna Julia Cooper School.
Higher education is the clearest area of support. The foundation made repeated grants to Columbia University: $150,000 in 2025, $125,000 in 2025, $125,000 in 2024, and $125,000 in 2023, all listed for general 501(c)(3) purposes of organization. Health and medical research also appears in the recent record. The Foundation gave $100,000 in 2025 to Cure Alzheimer's Fund, and it supported Focused Ultrasound Foundation with $120,000 and $115,000 in 2025. Community-serving institutions are another thread. In 2025, Bon Secours Richmond Foundation received $100,000, while Anna Julia Cooper School received $85,000 in 2025 and $80,000 in both 2024 and 2025.
Typical grant size falls in a fairly narrow band: the 25th percentile is $10,000, median grant size is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $40,000. The recent list shows a very different upper tier as well, with repeated six-figure awards going to a small set of recipients. The same organizations often appear across multiple years, including the University of Virginia, Columbia University, the James River Association, Blue Ridge School, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, and Anna Julia Cooper School. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grants shown are organization-level awards rather than project-specific grants.
$2.7M
$37.7M
$3.4M
$3M
Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$40K
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Notable grantees: University of Virginia, James River Association
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly in the United States, with 231 grants to US recipients. Virginia is the top state by grant count, and 64% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Recent Virginia recipients include Charlottesville, Richmond, St George, Mechanicville, Kilmarnock, and Goochland. Outside Virginia, recent grants also went to New York, NY; Annapolis, MD; Boca Grande, FL; Hyannis, MA; and Wellesley Hills, VA.
Its grant-size distribution is relatively compact: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $25,000, and the 75th percentile is $40,000. The recent grant list also includes larger six-figure awards, showing that it supports both mid-sized and substantial institutional grants.
The recent grants show support for universities, schools, environmental nonprofits, health-related foundations, and community-serving institutions. Examples in the data include higher education, river and watershed conservation, medical research, and general-purpose support for Virginia-based nonprofit organizations.
Yes. Virginia is the top state by grant count, and 64% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. The recent list also shows Virginia cities such as Charlottesville, Richmond, St George, Kilmarnock, Goochland, and Mechanicville.
Several recipients appear across multiple years, which points to recurring support. The University of Virginia, Columbia University, the James River Association, Blue Ridge School, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, and Anna Julia Cooper School all show repeated grants in the recent record.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $699,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| FOCUSED ULTRASOUND FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $120,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION | ANNAPOLIS, MD | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| NORTHERN NECK FAMILY YMCA | KILMARNOCK, VA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| ANNA JULIA COOPER SCHOOL | RICHMOND, VA | $80,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| GICIA | BOCA GRANDE, FL | $70,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC | BOCA GRANDE, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND | WELLESLEY HILLS, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| FOXCROFT SCHOOL | MIDDLEBURG, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| RAPPAHANNOCK ART LEAGUE INC | RICHMOND, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| YMCA OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULAS | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL | ST GEORGE, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE | WOODS HOLE, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS INC | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE | BOCA GRANDE, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| THE ISLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION | BOCA GRANDE, FL | $45,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| ST ANNE'S BELFIELD SCHOOL | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BEYOND BOUNDARIES | RICHMOND, VA | $30,458 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CAPE COD | MASHPEE, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BARNSTABLE CLEAN WATER COALITION | OSTERVILLE, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BARNSTABLE LAND TRUST | WEST BARNSTABLE, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| CAPE COD YMCA | WEST BARNSTABLE, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $27,500 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| ST JOSEPH'S VILLA | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC | BOCA GRANDE, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| THE BANNER LAKE CLUB | HOBE SOUND, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BOY'S & GIRL'S CLUB OF RICHMOND | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| GREENWICH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | GREENWICH, CT | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF CAPE COD | MASHPEE, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| HOBE SOUND COMMUNITY CHEST | HOBE SOUND, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| MAYMONT FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION | HYANNIS, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| THE VIRGINIA HOME | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BON SECOURS RICHMOND FOUNDATION | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| EVERGLADES FOUNDATION | PALMETTO BAY, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MARTIN COUNTY | HOBE SOUND, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| FEED MORE | RICHMOND, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| TRIWAY TRAIL | IRVINGTON, VA | $24,458 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| GOOCHLAND CARES | W GOOCHLAND, VA | $24,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE | SWEET BRIAR, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| VIRGINIA MUSUEM OF FINE ARTS | RICHMOND, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| STRATFORD HALL | STRATFORD, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| GOOCHLAND FAMILY YMCA | GOOCHLAND, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| THE ISLAND SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $19,458 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| GREENWICH ACADEMY | GREENWICH, CT | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY INC | ENGLEWOOD, FL | $10,458 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| CROSSOVER MINISTRY INC | RICHMOND, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
| PHI GAMMA DELTA FUND | LEXINGTON, KY | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION |
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
$699,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
$150,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
NORTHERN NECK FAMILY YMCA
$100,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
RAPPAHANNOCK ART LEAGUE INC
$50,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL
$50,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS INC
$50,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS OF BOCA GRANDE
$50,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
ST ANNE'S BELFIELD SCHOOL
$40,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC
$35,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
BARNSTABLE CLEAN WATER COALITION
$30,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GREENWICH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF CAPE COD
$25,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
THE VIRGINIA HOME
$25,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
BON SECOURS RICHMOND FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
TRIWAY TRAIL
$24,458GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GOOCHLAND CARES
$24,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE
$20,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
VIRGINIA MUSUEM OF FINE ARTS
$20,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GOOCHLAND FAMILY YMCA
$20,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
THE ISLAND SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND
$19,458GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
GREENWICH ACADEMY
$15,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
CROSSOVER MINISTRY INC
$10,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
PHI GAMMA DELTA FUND
$10,000GENERAL 501(C)(3) PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION