The Teton Range reflected in a lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-1127429

Pharos Foundation

A private foundation in Jackson, WY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 30 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
George R Harris
PO Box 864
Wilson, WY 83014
(703) 627-0698
[email protected]
Form and materials
In writing only. Include financial information, proof of exempt organization status, and a description of how your grant would further the cause of education in the united states of america.
Deadlines
December 31
Restrictions
Education

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,240,500

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $31,596,190

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,333,800

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $36,308,566

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,718,376

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $41,001,053

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,780,108

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $46,452,761

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,651,504

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $44,866,374

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Northern Arizona University FoundatFlagstaff, AZ

    General charitable support

    $400,000
  2. All in EducationCorona, CA

    General charitable support

    $262,000
  3. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    General charitable support

    $200,000
  4. Montclair Foundation IncMontclair, NJ

    General charitable support

    $55,000
  5. Common Sense InstituteGreenwood VLG, CO

    General charitable support

    $50,000
  6. Hoover InstitutionStanford, CA

    General charitable support

    $25,000
  7. Mental Health & Recovery ServicesJackson, WY

    General charitable support

    $25,000
  8. Teton Youth and Family ServicesJackson, WY

    General charitable support

    $25,000
  9. Be A Leader FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  10. Grand Teton Music FestivalJackson, WY

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  11. Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZ

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  12. New Pathways for YouthPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  13. Children's Learning CenterJackson, WY

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  14. Vela Education FundArlington, VA

    General charitable support

    $15,000
  15. Big Brothers Big Sisters of AzPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  16. Desert Botanical GardenPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  17. Teach for America - PhoenixSan Francisco, CA

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  18. Chicanos Por La CausaPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  19. Landmark Legal FoundationKansas City, MO

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  20. Phoenix Public Library FoundationPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  21. Teewinot InstituteWilson, WY

    General charitable support

    $10,000
  22. Education Forward ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  23. Aliento Education FundPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  24. Arizona Animal Welfare LeaguePhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  25. Ballet ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  26. Kbach Friends of Public Radio AzTempe, AZ

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  27. Montclair Art MuseumMontclair, NJ

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  28. Rising Youth TheatrePhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $5,000
  29. Arizona LeadsPhoenix, AZ

    General charitable support

    $2,500
  30. Leadership InstituteArlington, VA

    General charitable support

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Public affairs3 grants $216,00052% of the total
  2. Social science1 grant $50,00012% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $30,0007% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid2 grants $25,0006% of the total
  5. Mental health1 grant $25,0006% of the total
  6. Human services2 grants $15,0004% of the total
  7. 5 other causes6 grants $52,50013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Arizona15 grants $517,500
  2. California3 grants $297,000
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $200,000
  4. Wyoming5 grants $90,000
  5. New Jersey2 grants $60,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $50,000
  7. Illinois1 grant $15,000
  8. Missouri1 grant $10,000
  9. Virginia1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • George R HarrisPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $230,232
  • Suzanne HarrisTREASURER Hours 0Pay $45,000
  • Malcolm HarrisSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $45,000

The return

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