Harris Institute
- Assets
- $7.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 06/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-0376114
Organization Overview
Harris Institute is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Harris Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Harris Institute generated $4.1k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.2k during the year ending 12/2020.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
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.
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.
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Monroe Director | 0 | $0 | |
Susan K Sclafani Vp/director | 0 | $0 | |
Bernard A Harris Jr President/di | 0 | $0 | |
Phil Sprick Director | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,100 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $8,305 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $2,881 |
| Total expenses | $11,186 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $7,927 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,927 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $7,927 |
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