The Donald C. and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation Origin of The Donald and Laura Harrison Family Foundation The Foundation was established in 2006 by Donald and Laura Harrison and their children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Laura Harrison is an active community volunteer involved in a broad group of activities. Dr. Harrison is a cardiologist, administrator and business entrepreneur. They have creatively funded programs and facilities at their respective colleges and have participated in supporting a number of local charitable organizations with educational missions for the underprivileged.
Mission of The Foundation The Foundation seeks to improve opportunities and outcomes primarily for underprivileged students by funding educational scholarships, programs, and research, with a particular emphasis on seeding and supporting new programs.
The Purpose of The Foundation The Foundation’s primary initiative is to support the launch of new and innovative educational programs for primary, secondary and adult education. Another emphasis is focused on funding programs for underprivileged children, youth, adults and families which will empower them to become productive and contributing citizens. Programs that project sustainability after two years of funding by the Foundation and programs that have additional matching fund opportunity will receive higher priorities.
Policies and Restrictions: Applicant must have an IRS determination as a 501(c)(3) organization. Programs to be funded will be located primarily in the Greater Cincinnati region. Grant requests from other regions will be considered on a limited and selective basis.
Funding may be provided for capital items and operating expenses but not for endowment.
No grants will be made to religious organizations for religious purposes. Rather, grants will be considered to churches, schools or other faith-based organizations for community-focused programs and services.
Grants may be awarded for up to two consecutive years, initially in a range of $5,000 to $15,000 per year.
The Foundation prefers to participate with other donors where additional support for the project can be identified.
As a grantseeker, if you believe that your organization qualifies for applying to the Foundation, please complete and submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as found on the link below.
The Donald C. and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation Letter of Inquiry
LOI Deadline
Proposal Deadline
Notice of Decision
May 17
July 1
By October 15
Grant Evaluation Form
The Foundation Trustees require a report at the end of a grant period. Click on the Word icon on the left to access the Grant Evaluation Form. Please complete this form and mail to Jennie Geisheimer at 200 West Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or e-mail the form to geisheimerj@gcfdn.org.
