Private foundation · EIN 46-1580212 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation

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: 23 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $5,000. 87% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$1.4M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$152M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX2024 in lieu of gala, annual commitment$775K
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXBayou bend garden party, campaign for the mfah campus, conservation center build-out, general contributions$295K
Houston Livestock Show & RodeoHouston, TXJunior market steer auction$115K
Texas Parks and Wildlife FoundationDallas, TXGear up for game wardens region iv$50K
Episcopal High SchoolBellaire, TXLead the way capital campaign, educational donation$30K
Boys and Girls CountryHockley, TXGeneral fund$30K
The Peregrine FundBoise, IDGlobal conservation efforts$25K
City Ballet of HoustonHouston, TXInner city nutcracker support$20K
Hope and Healing Center and InstituteHouston, TXAnnual campaign$10K
St Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IAGeneral fund$10K
San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield AssociationLA Porte, TX2024 san jacinto day dinner$5,000
Communities in SchoolsHouston, TX2024 stay in school gala$5,000
Corridor RescueSpring, TXGeneral fund$5,000
Texas State Historical AssociationAustin, TX2024 annual meeting and light the lantern gala$5,000
LifehouseHouston, TXGeneral operating fund$3,000
Houston HospiceHouston, TXGeneral fund$2,500
Houston Methodist Hosptial FoundationHouston, TXGeneral fund$2,500
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXGeneral fund$2,500
Serenity RetreatHouston, TXGeneral fund$2,500
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TNGeneral fund$2,000
East Spring Branch Food PantryHouston, TXGenderal fund$2,000
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TX35th anniversary ball$2,000
Texas Biomedical Research InstituteSan Antonio, TXAnnual operating fund$700

By state: Texas 20 · Idaho 1 · Iowa 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Laurie N Morian, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation 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 Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 23 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation give?

Texas (20 grants), Idaho (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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