George M & Faye Taber Harris Charitable
This organization is a private foundation focused on supporting educational initiatives, primarily through scholarships for students. Its mission centers on enhancing access to higher education, particularly for high school graduates from Montana, with a preference for those from Lake County. The foundation also provides general operating support to educational institutions and community service organizations. By funding scholarships and educational programs, it aims to foster academic achievement and community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
High school seniors from Montana applying for college scholarships (Lake County graduates given priority), or small educational programs that award scholarships to Montana students.
Good Fit
- • Applicant is a Montana high school graduate applying to an accredited college.
- • Application includes a letter explaining educational goals, financial need, and a high school transcript.
- • Applicant is from Lake County or can document the local priority.
- • Request is for direct scholarship support or small operating support tied to student aid.
- • Request size aligns with past grants (roughly a few thousand dollars).
Geography
Observed grants in six states demonstrate multi-state reach, although a majority share (over half) of dollars went to recipients in Montana.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 11 distinct recipients mixing individual scholarship awards and a few institutional grants; the portfolio is focused on scholarships so variety is moderate rather than broad across multiple program areas.
New Applicants
There is a published application route with instructions and a deadline, and the foundation funded new recipients in recent years (notably many new grantees in 2023 and several in 2024), indicating unfamiliar applicants can gain entry, within the stated eligibility constraints.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
