Harrison Foundation
The Harrison Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a strong emphasis on environmental conservation, disaster relief, and human services. It provides unrestricted gifts to organizations that address issues such as food insecurity and emergency aid for wildfire victims. The foundation's funding reflects a commitment to both local and national initiatives, supporting organizations involved in conservation efforts and emergency response. Through its grants, the foundation aims to foster community resilience and promote environmental stewardship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small- to mid-sized charities working in environmental conservation, land trusts, disaster relief, community food support, or student emergency funds, seeking one-time or annual unrestricted operating support in the $1k–$30k range.
Good Fit
- • Mission aligned with conservation, land trusts, or environmental research.
- • Projects addressing emergency relief or community human services during crises.
- • Request size consistent with past awards (typical grants under $30k).
- • Willingness to submit a short letter and include IRS tax-exempt determination.
- • Located in or serving California, Maine, Massachusetts, or Virginia (states frequently funded).
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in seven states (multi-state footprint), though California accounted for a large share (about 39% of dollars).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 23 distinct recipients funded and the foundation supported a mix of conservation groups, disaster relief, food banks, arts, and educational causes rather than a single institution.
New Applicants
A public application route exists (rolling letter submissions with a PO Box and requirement to include an IRS determination) and the foundation added new grantees in recent years (3 new in 2023, 4 new in 2024), so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible entry path despite a pattern of repeat recipients.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
