The Harris Foundation
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Grant Application Timeline
Letter of Inquiry Due: March 15, 2021
Grant Applications Due: August 30, 2021
Grantmaking Meeting: October 2021
Grants Funded: November 2021 -
Contact Information
405-755-5571
1024 E. Britton Road, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
kblakley@fmiokc.com
2020 Grant Areas of Support
2020 Grants Awarded
- 1 Day Ranch Rescue – $14,000
4RKids Foundation – $11,000
American Heart Association – $500
Bennie’s Barn Horse Therapy Ranch – $2,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma – $20,000
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School – $1,250
Boy Scouts of America – $1,500
Britvil Community Food Pantry – $2,500
CASA of Oklahoma County – $10,000
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity – $5,000
Citizens Caring For Children – $5,000
City Rescue Mission – $15,000
Covenant Presbyterian Church – $500
Emergency Responders Assistance Program – $10,000
Enid Chautauqua Council – $5,000
Gaslight Theatre – $7,500
Enid Police Department – $1,000
Enid Symphony Association – $1,000
Fairview Public Schools – $2,500
Fields and Futures – $10,000
First United Methodist Church of Enid – $1,000
Focus on Home – $15,000
Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art – $500
Friends for Folks – $8,000
Furever Friends – $500
Heritage Hall – $500
Lilyfield – $1,000
Loaves and Fishes of Northwest Oklahoma – $8,000
Mary Abbott Children’s House – $5,000
McFarlin Memorial UMC – $2,000
Mental Health Association Oklahoma – $10,000
Midtown Young Life – $250
National Foundation for Transplants – $2,000
Neighborhood Services Organization – $10,000
Norman Philharmonic – $15,000
- Northwest Oklahoma Disabled American Veterans – $20,000
OKC Metro Alliance – $500
Oklahoma Arts Institute – $7,500
Oklahoma Christian Academy – $2,000
Oklahoma City Community College Foundation – $10,000
Oklahoma City Police Athletic League – $1,500
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation – $7,500
Oklahoma Primetime – $2,000
Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program – $5,000
Pivot – $16,500
Planned Parenthood Great Plains – $10,000
Positive Tomorrows – $50,000
Proton Pals Foundation – $1,000
Rebuilding Together OKC – $5,000
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma – $41,000
ReMerge – $10,000
RSVP of Enid and North Central Oklahoma – $2,000
Special Olympics Oklahoma – $5,000
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church – $1,000
Sunbeam Family Services – $15,500
The Homeless Alliance – $16,000
The Salvation Army of Enid – $1,000
The Urban Mission – 2,500
Thomas N Lynn Institute for Healthcare Research – $4,000
United Way of Central Oklahoma – $30,000
Unitedway Of Northwest Oklahoma – $30,000
University of Oklahoma Foundation – $2,400
Warriors Benefit – $3,000
Westminster Presbyterian Church – $2,850
Westminster School – $500
Wheels Project – $5,000
Wings Special Needs Community – $250
Woodring Wall of Honor and Veterans Park – $500
Youth and Family Services of North Central OK – $6,000
YWCA Enid – $2,000
Directors
Neil Harris
President
Judy Garrett
William V. Harris
Bryan Garrett
Pat Harris
Mindy Harris-Silk
Bill Silk
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
The purpose of this family-directed corporation exists, as is stated in its charter “to establish and promote, encourage, strengthen, assist and maintain religious, charitable, education, benevolent, or scientific institutions and organizations.”
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.
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Letter of Inquiry Due: March 15, 2021
Grant Applications Due: August 30, 2021
Grantmaking Meeting: October 2021
Grants Funded: November 2021
Preference will be given to the following:
Organizations in Central Oklahoma and Enid