The Claude And Betty Harris Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a strong focus on addressing food insecurity and supporting food banks across various states. Its mission revolves around improving the welfare of individuals and families, particularly through grants to organizations that provide essential services such as food assistance, homeless shelters, and support for victims of domestic violence. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to community engagement and human services, reflecting its values of compassion and support for vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities addressing food insecurity or related human services with an existing relationship or regional presence in the states the foundation has recently supported.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a food bank, shelter, or established human-services charity.
- • Presence or track record in states frequently funded (e.g., VA, TX, AR, TN).
- • Capacity to manage mid-sized to large grants (many awards in the $100K–$750K range).
- • Existing relationships or introductions to the foundation's network or board.
Geography
Observed giving is multi-state: 8 distinct states in 2024 and a broader footprint across prior years (up to 13 distinct states), with dollars distributed outside the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent recipients (32 in 2024 and 75 in 2022), showing a broad recipient set even though many grantees are repeat recipients across years.
New Applicants
Behavior and the stated application approach indicate grants are by pre-selection: only one new recipient appeared in 2024 and nearly all grantees were returning, and the profile notes that only preselected organizations are considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
