Private foundation · Wirtz, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Bill and Helen Harris Charitable Education Trust
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $5,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County · plus 5 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $30,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $28K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $10K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Donald R Henck · Somerset · (540) 672-1062
- What to send
- Form & content of applications------------------------------application procedure:1. Application forms are available from the school guidance department in central va high schools.2. Each applicant should request a transcript to be included with the application.3. Applicants must write a short statement (no more than 500 words) which summarizes information about their goals, financial needs and community service as shown on the application form.4. A scholarship financial form should be included.5. Two letters of recommendation. Only one may be from a teacher or school administrator.6. Any other relevant documents required by the high school application process should be included.
- Limits
- Eligibility: individuals eligible to receive funds from bill & helen harris charitable education trust will be selected from central va high schools, and will be limited to higher education programs within the 50 united states. Specific criteria for eligibility: 1. High school gpa of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. 2. Have engaged in community service of a significant nature. 3. Good character as shown through letters of recommendation. 4. Have demonstrated financial need. 5. Will be pursuing an undergraduate or associate degree or diploma at a recognized junior college, college, university or trade school. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 gpa. The recipients will be required to meet with the trust's executive director annually to deliver their renewal request & to review their progress. The trust shall receive as part of the renewal process a verified report from the educational institution at least once each year to confirm the student's academic status & eligibility.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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- Donald R HenckTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Tuition assistance (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.