Private foundation · EIN 68-0313709 · Carefree, Arizona

Morris 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: 15 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$1.1M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in AZ
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXFor use in general tax exempt functions$300K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNFor use in general tax exempt functions$126K
American Red CrossWashington, DCFor use in general tax exempt functions$100K
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAFor use in general tax exempt functions$100K
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$100K
Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$50K
Immigrant Legal DefenseOakland, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$50K
Lifeskills Ranch ProgramSt Maries, IDFor use in general tax exempt functions$50K
Ohhschs Alumni AssociationOak Hill, WVFor use in general tax exempt functions$50K
Prevent Cruelty to AnimalsSan Mateo, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$50K
Wwhs Community FoundationDallas, TXFor use in general tax exempt functions$50K
Dev MissionSan Francisco, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$25K
Family Promise of Greater ModestoModesto, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$25K
Hidden Genius ProjectOakland, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$25K
Peninsula Volunteers IncMenlo Park, CAFor use in general tax exempt functions$10K

By state: Texas 2 · California 8 · Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Morris Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carefree, Arizona, administered in care of Kenneth R 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 Morris 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 Morris Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 15 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Morris Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), California (8 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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