William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation

William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris created the Foundation in 1960. Their daughter Ruth Harris Hite and her husband William N. Hite created the William N. and Ruth Harris Hite Foundation which merged into the Harris Foundation. Ruth Harris Hite was also a major contributor to the Foundation’s assets. The Foundation is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is governed by a board of directors. Areas of Support The William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation funds organizations that qualify for 501(c)(3) status in five areas: 1. The Arts. Youth as participants and/or as audiences. 2. Conservation. Forests, rivers, lakes, wetlands, deserts. 3. Educational Camps. Primarily youth, except for unique camps. 4. Preventative Health. Humans only, and any ages. 5. Wildlife and Large Animals. All wildlife. Raptors, Birds. Horses, etc. The Harris Foundation does fund operating budgets.