THE HARRIS INSTITUTE

EIN: 270376114 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$394,037
Total Expenses
$294,310
Total Assets
$131,430
Net Assets
$131,430
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
BERNARD A HARRIS JR
Phone
7138771731
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

THE HARRIS INSTITUTE, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $394K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 658% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $100K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

OUR OVERALL MISSION IS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, TO DEVELOP POLICIES IN ACTION AND TO INVEST IN PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE CRITICAL ISSUES FACING AMERICA IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND WEALTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $55,782

THE SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP PROVIDES A SUMMER PROGRAM THAT ENABLES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH AND EXPERIENCE COLLEGE LIFE AT THE SAME TIME. THE...

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THE SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP PROVIDES A SUMMER PROGRAM THAT ENABLES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH AND EXPERIENCE COLLEGE LIFE AT THE SAME TIME. THE TWO-WEEK RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP HELD AT TEN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES REACHED 393 STUDENTS, REPRESENTATIVE OF 317 SCHOOL CAMPUSES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TOOLS FOR TEACHERS TO DELIVER MORE ENGAGING CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED MORE THAN 12,593 UNDERSERVED YOUTH OVER THE LAST DECADE. THE CAMP WAS NOT HELD IN 2018 AS THE HARRIS INSTITUTE REVISES THE MODEL TO ENRICH THE CURRICULUM AND EXPAND THE OUTREACH OF THE PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $29,953

STEM CENTERS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ARE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT HOST THE HARRIS INSTITUTE PROGRAMS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND...

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STEM CENTERS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ARE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT HOST THE HARRIS INSTITUTE PROGRAMS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS THROUGH INNOVATIVE STEM-BASED ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS. THE CENTER OFFERS PROJECT-BASED INQUIRY LEARNING EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE LEARNERS IN THE KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING, AND APPLICATION OF STEM CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPALS. THE STEM CENTERS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM INCLUDES: 1) GIRLS STEM ACADEMY - A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENGAGE GIRLS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION DURING THE SUMMER WHERE 39 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND 7 VOLUNTEERS FROM THE ALIEF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM. 2) STEM AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM). 3 UTEACH VOLUNTEERS AND 38 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.

Program 3
Expenses: $10,963

DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM IS A NINE-MONTH, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM THAT BOOSTS SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO POSITIVE ROLE MODELS. DARE TO DREAM USES INTERACTIVE MATH AND SCIENCE...

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DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM IS A NINE-MONTH, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM THAT BOOSTS SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO POSITIVE ROLE MODELS. DARE TO DREAM USES INTERACTIVE MATH AND SCIENCE CURRICULUMS TO GET STUDENTS THINKING ABOUT THEIR FUTURES AND EXPLORING THE EXCITING POSSIBLITIES. THE INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM IS COMPRISED OF THREE MODULES WHICH FOLCUS ON SELF-IMPROVEMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND GOAL SETTING / CAREER PLANNING. TEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FROM TWO HOUSTON AREA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS PARTICIPATED IN THE DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM, REPRESENTING OVER 250 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, 10 VOLUNTEER PROBATION OFFICERS, 11 FBI SPECIAL AGENTS, AND 10 COMMUNITY IN SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $394,037
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $394,037

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,000
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $96,698
Other Expenses $279,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $294,310

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $394,037 $51,963 +6.6%
Expenses $294,310 $23,280 +11.6%
Net Income $99,727 $28,683 +2.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BERNARD A HARRIS JR PRESIDENT/DI 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN K SCLAFANI VP/DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP SPARK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MONROE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA JONES EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2018 $394,037 $294,310 $131,430 $99,727
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