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Max Funding
Up to $10K
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Application Due Date
Mar 1, 2026
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Funder Details:
Funder Type:
Family Foundation, Private
Funding Frequency:
Annual Grant
Use of Funds:
Programs/Projects
Funding Duration:
One-Year Grant
Application Type
LOI Accepted
Eligibility:
✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations
Program Areas:
Animals, Health, Education, Conservation, Arts & Culture, Children, Community Outreach, Disabilities, Women, Research, Equine Welfare
Locations:
Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah
About The Grant
The William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation fund organizations that qualify for 501(c)(3) status in five areas:
Animal Welfare: sanctuaries, no-kill animal shelters, rescue, adoption, and population control.
The Arts: children’s theater, documentaries, videos, and Community outreach.
Conservation: animal field research, and protection of natural resources including conservation education programs, documentaries, videos, and community outreach.
Educational Camps: environmental, health, and special needs camps.
Preventative Health: animals for the physically challenged, children’s health, global populations, and women’s health.
The Harris Foundation does fund operating budgets.
Criteria for a grant
The Directors consider projects for funding that identify root causes and develop innovative solutions. Other criteria for funding are as follows:
That the project be unique and have a far-reaching impact with lasting benefits.
The organization is able to fulfill the goals set.
That there are specific plans for continuing the work started by this project.
Letters of Inquiry (LOI) must be received between January 1 to March 1st and may be sent via e-mail to harrisfoundation@lvcoxmail.com
If your organization is considered for a grant, the grant application deadline is May 1st.
Requirements
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Geographical Focus for giving is concentrated in the western United States, including the Rocky Mountains and Intermountain regions. These states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming
The Foundation requires a letter of inquiry before consideration of any proposal. The letter must not exceed 2 pages and must be signed by an officer of the organization.
Grantor Information:
Name:
The Harris Foundation
Type:
Family Foundation, Private
Contact:
Email: harrisfoundation@lvcoxmail.com
Phone: 702-253-1317
More Info:
Restrictions:
Restricted