Harris Family Foundation
Tips for Applicants
The foundation does not have open grant rounds - applications are by invitation only. Focus on organisations with DGR1 status that serve Victorians or Australians. Given their preference for strategic, defined area giving, align your organisation's mission closely with their focus areas: youth at risk, homelessness, disability, health/medical research, or animal welfare/environment. Avoid applying for retrospective funding, individual grants, or in excluded categories.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation seeks to add value to the community by providing support to projects that redress disadvantage, inequity and vulnerability while encouraging social inclusion and self-determination. They take a strategic approach by focusing resources on defined areas of interest rather than spreading too broadly, and only fund organisations with DGR1 status and tax exemption.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $346K | $217K | $7.6M | $7.6M |
| FY2022 | $325K | $1.3M | $6.5M | $6.5M |
| FY2021 | $330K | $532K | $6.1M | $6.1M |
| FY2020 | $1.0M | $7.0M | $5.9M | $5.9M |
| 4yr total | $2.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||