The Harris Foundation

  • Grant Application Timeline

    Process Opens: January 1, 2026
    Letter of Inquiry Due: March 15, 2026
    Grant Applications Due: August 1, 2026
    Grantmaking Meeting: October 2026
    Grants Funded: November 2026

    Funding Preferences: 501(c)(3) public charities serving Oklahoma City, Norman, and Enid, Oklahoma, with Religious, Charitable, Educational, Benevolent, and Scientific programs and services

  • Contact Information

    405-755-5571
    1024 E. Britton Road, Suite 200
    Oklahoma City, OK 73131
    cboone@fmiokc.com

2025 Grant Areas of Support

    2025 Grants Awarded

    • A to Z Productions Inc. – $15,000
      Ballet Oklahoma Inc. – $10,000
      Britvil Community Food Pantry Inc. – $2,500
      Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Inc. – $10,000
      Chautauqua Council of Enid Inc. – $5,000
      Citizens Caring for Children Inc. – $5,000
      Cleats for Kids Foundation – $7,500
      Dress for Success Oklahoma City Inc. – $7,500
      Drive AKA Drive Softball Association – $10,000
      Enid Symphony Association – $10,000
      Fields & Futures Foundation – $20,000
      Focus On Home Inc. – $15,000
      Hearts for Hearing Foundation – $10,000
      Homeless Alliance – $10,000
      Loaves and Fishes of Northwest Oklahoma Inc. – $5,000
      Natural Freedom Farm Incorporated – $3,500
      Neighborhood Services Organization Inc. – $10,000
      NewView Oklahoma Inc. – $5,000
      Not Your Average Joe Inc. – $15,000
      Oklahoma Arts Institute – $7,500
    • Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation – $15,000
      Oklahoma City Police Athletic League Inc. – $20,000
      Oklahoma City University – $10,000
      Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program – $12,000
      Oklahoma Youth Orchestra Inc. – $10,000
      Pivot Inc. – $12,500
      Positive Tomorrows Inc. – $15,000
      Oklahoma Messages Project – $7,500
      Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma – $25,000
      Remerge of Ok County Inc. – $10,000
      Sisu Youth Inc. – $10,000
      Special Olympics Oklahoma Inc. – $5,000
      Sunbeam Family Services Inc. – $7,500
      Teen Recovery Solutions Inc. – $7,500
      Tenaciously Teal – $5,000
      The Dragonfly Home Inc. – $10,000
      Twin Cedars Inc.- $10,000
      Wings Special Needs Adult Community – $7,500
      YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City – $20,000

    Directors

    Bill Silk
    President

    Bryan Garrett
    Vice President

    Malinda Harris-Silk
    Vice President

    Neil Harris
    Vice President

    Pat Harris
    Vice President

    William V. Harris
    Vice President

    Judy Garrett
    Vice President

    Andrew Silk
    Vice President

    Wallisa Stearman
    Vice President

    Foundation History

    Vernon V. Harris came from Kentucky to Oklahoma Territory where he began to fulfill his vision that all Americans should be responsible public citizens. In 1938 he founded the Harris Foundation, a philanthropic foundation that provides grants to religious, charitable, educational, benevolent, or scientific institutions and organizations. The imprint of V.V. Harris still can be seen throughout Oklahoma and today his legacy is continued by members of his family who serve on the Foundation’s board.

    Mission Statement

    To establish and promote, encourage, strengthen, assist, and maintain religious, charitable, education, benevolent, or scientific institutions and organizations within the state of Oklahoma.

    Application Process

    The Directors invite proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations located in Oklahoma. An online grant application summarizing the need for funding must be submitted. The Directors will meet and review all grant applications received by the deadline and will notify each applicant of their granting decisions.

    The Harris Foundation

    Apply Here

    Process Opens: January 1, 2026
    Letter of Inquiry Due: March 15, 2026
    Grant Applications Due: August 1, 2026
    Grantmaking Meeting: October 2026
    Grants Funded: November 2026

    Funding Preferences: 501(c)(3) public charities serving Oklahoma City, Norman, and Enid, Oklahoma, with Religious, Charitable, Educational, Benevolent, and Scientific programs and services

     

    Preference will be given to the following:

    Organizations in Central Oklahoma and Enid