Private foundation · EIN 04-3241999 · Stockbridge, Massachusetts

John C & Katherine M Morris Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $399K total, median $10K. 46% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$399K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mystic Seaport MuseumMystic, CTTo create a broad, public understanding of the relationship of america and the sea.$55K
Church of the Heavenly RestNew York, NYSupport of religious services$50K
Mass MocaNorth Adams, MASupport of the arts$50K
US Wrestling FoundationShort Hills, NJSupport for athletics$32K
One Mind InstituteRutherford, CAAccelerate breakthroughs in the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of brain health conditions.$25K
Triplex CinemaGreat Barrington, MAProvide a space where people from the berkshires and beyond can find all kinds of movies.$25K
The Public TheaterNew York, NYSupport of the arts$21K
Berkshire International Film FestivalGreat Barrington, MASupport of the arts$20K
Jacob's PillowBecket, MATo support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation; and to engage and deepen public appreciation and support for dance.$17K
Lower East Side Girls ClubNew York, NYConnects young women and gender-expansive youth of color throughout new york city to healthy and successful futures through free, innovativ…$15K
Stockbridge LibraryStockbridge, MASupport of community library and museum$15K
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MASupport of the arts$10K
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHEducate promising students for a lifetime of learning and responsible leadership.$10K
Metropolian OperaNew York, NYIs a vibrant home for the most creative and talented singers, conductors, composers, musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists,…$10K
Studio in a SchoolNew York, NYProvide opportunities for learners of all ages through visual arts education and career development programs.$10K
Mahaiwe Performing Arts CenterGreat Barrington, MASupport the arts$7,000
Blue Hill Heritage TrustBlue Hill, METo lead in conserving land, water, and wildlife habitat on the greater blue hill peninsula. to teach and practice a stewardship ethic. to p…$5,000
FIRST Congregational ChurchPittsburgh, PASupport of religious services$5,000
Norman Rockwell MuseumStockbridge, MASupport of the historical society$5,000
Volunteers in MedicineAlexandria, VATo ensure that the medically underserved have access to affordable quality health care.$5,000
Mount Holyoke College Art MuseumSouth Hadley, MATo spark intellectual curiosity and foster a lasting passion for art and material culture through direct engagement with the museum's colle…$2,500
Graham WindhamBrooklyn, NYSupport child services$2,000
Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MASupport for higher education$1,000
Non Profit Center of the BerkshiresGreat Barrington, MATo facilitate growth for charitable organizations through shared resources, affordable services, and creative collaborations.$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 11 · New York 6 · Connecticut 1 · New Jersey 1 · California 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

John C & Katherine M Morris Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, administered in care of Katherine Morris, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John C & Katherine M Morris Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John C & Katherine M Morris Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $399K across 24 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does John C & Katherine M Morris Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (11 grants), New York (6 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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