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Ron and Suzanne Harris Family Foundation at a glance

· Private foundation

Ron and Suzanne Harris Family Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it accepted unsolicited grant applications.

$515k
Granted FY2025still arriving
29
Grants FY2025still arriving
8
States reached
$60k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2025.

Health$693kReligion$676kEducation$185kHuman Services$160kPublic Benefit$148kYouth Development$90kCivil Rights$75kFood & Nutrition$60kOther$0
02FY2025 · 29 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k2 grants · $10k
  • $10k–50k24 grants · $345k
  • $50k–250k3 grants · $160k
$10,000
Median grant
8
States reached
$11M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST$60,000
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN$50,000
ALSAC$50,000
CENTRAL TEXAS SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM INC$30,000
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS$25,000
MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES$25,000
COLSON CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW$25,000
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION$25,000
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT$25,000
THRU THE BIBLE$20,000
GARY SINISE FOUNDATION$10,000
FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL$10,000
SAN JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL$10,000
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY$10,000
THE TEXAS CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURAL CENTER$10,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–25, $150k) land where the poverty rate runs at 11%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 53% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Its grants spread fairly evenly across need levels.

area typical 10%WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT: $25k → 14%STONERIDGE FOUNDATION: $50k → 8%WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT: $25k → 14%STONERIDGE FOUNDATION: $10k → 8%FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL: $10k → 14%FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL: $5k → 14%FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL: $5k → 14%FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL: $5k → 14%FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL: $5k → 14%SIDE BY SIDE KIDS INC: $10k → 10%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

MN
IL
NY
OR
PA
CA
CO
VA
TN
DC
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

84%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$1.9M · 28 repeat orgs$364k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +26% since the first grant, against 0% for those funded once.

28 repeat relationships: 23 still active in FY2025, 5 since wound down; 6 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

28
10

Total granted

$1.9M
$269k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+26%
0%

Still filing today

71%
50%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 82% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $95k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’21’22’23’24’25
ReligionPublic BenefitHuman ServicesArts & CulturePhilanthropyHealthOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
    5× · 2021–2025 · $115k · revenue +12%
  • TT
    Thru The Bible Inc
    5× · 2021–2025 · $90k · revenue +1%
  • CT
    CENTRAL TEXAS SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM INC
    3× · 2023–2025 · $80k · revenue +21%

Funded once

  • LF
    LDI FOUNDATION INC
    one grant, 2017 · $109k · revenue -61%
  • TR
    THE REFUGE FOR DMST
    one grant, 2023 · $50k · revenue -24%
  • GO
    Global Outreach Group
    one grant, 2022 · $50k · revenue 0% · 27% of their budget
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Greater Austin Christian Foundation

Mobilizing resources by inspiring biblical generosity in the greater austin, texas area.

Religion
2
Time of Grace Ministry

Time of grace is for people who want more growth and less struggle in their spiritual walk. we share the truth of god's word simply and clearly through television, print, and digital media that people view millions of times each month. we…

Religion
3
Christianity Today International

Christianity Today is a global community inspired by evangelical conviction to advance the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God. Our mission is to elevate the storytellers and sages of the global church.

Religion
4
Blue Letter Bible

The specific purpose of this corporation is to present a biblical, christian ministry of the gospel, hope, encouragement and strength to as many people as possible. the intent of those who will conduct this corporation's work is to present…

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5
Austin Global Ambassadors Inc

The mission of austin global ambassadors inc (aga) is to "inspire men to live as fearless ambassadors for christ's kingdom in their spheres of influence." our focus is on pastors and leaders who seek to serve others.

Religion
6
Dallas International University

As a christian university, we provide education and research opportunities preparing global leaders to partner with local communities.

Education
7
Jewish Voice Ministries Intl

To proclaim the gospel, grow the messianic jewish community and engage the church concerning israel and the jewish people. this is done through education, evangelism and being a movement leader, all with excellence in order to transform…

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8
Bibleproject

Bibleproject's mission is to help people experience the bible as a unified story that leads to jesus. this is achieved by creating biblical videos to be regularly released on a newly-created youtube channel. (continued on schedule o.)each…

Religion
9
Christian Mission for the United Nations Community

Christian Mission for the United Nations Community is a ministry aimed at leading the head of every nation and other top leaders to faith in Jesus Christ and helping them to walk in dependence upon God as they discharge the…

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10
One for Israel

One for israel's purposes are to unite u.s. and international churches, ministries and individuals for the proclamation of the gospel in israel, to raise funds for evangelism and gospel proclamation, to provide tangible relief for israel's…

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11
Trinity Broadcasting of Texas

A church whose primary purpose is to spread the gospel of jesus christ to the world

Religion
12
Texas Tribune Inc

The texas tribune promotes civic engagement and public education across the state by producing and sharing for free public data interactives, statewide events and intensive and daily reporting on texas public policy, politics and current…

Education
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is The Heritage Foundation; the most unlike its peers is Muny Conservancy. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

30 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 30 of the 45 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

1
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
7
Early backer (in before they grew)
28/30
Grantees still filing
22/30
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER: $365,000 · OtherUT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTERCAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: $260,000 · OtherCAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRISTST JUDE CHIRLDREN'S RESEARCH HOPSITAL: $100,000 · OtherST JUDE CHIRLDREN'S RESEARCH HOPSITALCENTRAL TEXAS SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM INC: $80,000 · OtherCENTRAL TEXAS SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM INCTHE AUSTIN STONE COMMUNITY CHURCH: $60,000 · OtherINTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS INC: $52,000 · OtherALSAC: $50,000 · OtherTHE REFUGE FOR DMST: $50,000 · OtherGlobal Outreach Group: $50,000 · Other+15 more: $303,000 · Other+15 moreLDI FOUNDATION INC: $109,400 · ReligionLDI FOUNDATION IN…Thru The Bible Inc: $90,000 · ReligionThru The Bible In…MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES INC: $60,000 · ReligionMOBILE LOAVES & F…The Colson Center for Christian Worldview: $55,000 · ReligionThe Colson Center…Redeemer City To City: $20,000 · ReligionRedeemer City To …+1 more: $2,000 · ReligionTEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION: $50,000 · Public BenefitTHE HERITAGE FOUNDATION: $32,000 · Public BenefitHonor Flight Austin: $30,000 · Public BenefitJUDICIAL WATCH INC: $26,000 · Public BenefitMUNY CONSERVANCY: $15,000 · Public BenefitSTONE RIDGE FOUNDATION NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY VETERANS: $10,000 · Public BenefitThe Stoneridge Foundation: $60,000 · Human ServicesWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $50,000 · Human ServicesFAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL: $30,000 · Human ServicesSIDE BY SIDE KIDS INC: $10,000 · Human ServicesSHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $115,000 · HealthSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $55,000 · EducationThe New Horizons Foundation Inc: $20,000 · PhilanthropyRESCUE ONE MORE INC: $20,000 · PhilanthropyGARY SINISE FOUNDATION: $10,000 · Philanthropy
Other$1,370,000Religion$336,400Public Benefit$163,000Human Services$150,000Health$115,000Education$55,000Philanthropy$50,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetSHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN: $115,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetLDI FOUNDATION INC: $109,400 over 1y, 13% of budgetThru The Bible Inc: $90,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetCENTRAL TEXAS SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM INC: $80,000 over 3y, 0.7% of budgetMOBILE LOAVES & FISHES INC: $60,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $55,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetThe Colson Center for Christian Worldview: $55,000 over 3y, 0.3% of budgetINTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS INC: $52,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION: $50,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $50,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetGlobal Outreach Group: $50,000 over 1y, 27% of budgetTHOMAS MORE SOCIETY: $45,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetRBI AUSTIN: $40,000 over 5y, 0.6% of budgetTHE HERITAGE FOUNDATION: $32,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetFAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL: $30,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetTexas Alliance for Life Trust Fund: $30,000 over 5y, 1.6% of budgetHonor Flight Austin: $30,000 over 5y, 1.1% of budgetJUDICIAL WATCH INC: $26,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetCOMMUNITY FIRST CAPITAL CORP: $20,000 over 2y, 2.1% of budgetRedeemer City To City: $20,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetThe New Horizons Foundation Inc: $20,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetRESCUE ONE MORE INC: $20,000 over 2y, 1.6% of budgetMUNY CONSERVANCY: $15,000 over 2y, 0.8% of budgetSIDE BY SIDE KIDS INC: $10,000 over 1y, 1.2% of budgetTEXAS CZECH HERITAGE & CULTURAL CENTER I: $10,000 over 1y, 1.1% of budgetSTONE RIDGE FOUNDATION NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY VETERANS: $10,000 over 1y, 0.5% of budgetGARY SINISE FOUNDATION: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAWAKENING HOPE MINISTRIES INC: $2,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Austin Community Foun…Servant FoundationChristian Community F…United Way WorldwideNatl Christian Charit…The Moody FoundationThe Signatry Charitab…The US Charitable Gif…Raymond James Charita…The Ayco Charitable F…Renaissance Charitabl…The Blackbaud Giving …
Austin Community Foundation IncTX20.8× affinity8 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Austin Community Foundation Inc · Servant Foundation · Christian Community Foundation Inc · United Way Worldwide · Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc · The Moody Foundation · The Signatry Charitable Trust · The US Charitable Gift Trust · Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund · The Ayco Charitable Foundation · Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc · The Blackbaud Giving Fund

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Ron and Suzanne Harris Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Ron and Suzanne Harris Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

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’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%6%25%56%100%funder's share of their income ↑0%1%3%4%5%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Wounded Warrior Project Inc: 0% of income from government
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
1get no government money at all
3report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–5%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 45 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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The unnamed billions
grants reported with no recipient in the public record
The regranting layer
51% of grant dollars land in the regranting layer
The DAF merry-go-round
$9.7B circulates between donor-advised funds
The endowment market
who holds foundation money, and what just moved
The camps
funders cluster by geography, not ideology
By state
where grant money is based, and what stays home