Private foundation · EIN 81-4684585 · Laguna Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Newth & Claudia 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: 22 grants paid, $224K total, median $5,250. 86% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$224K
Median grant
$5,250
Stays in CA
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Easter Seals Southern CaliforniaIrvine, CATo support the organization's programs$33K
His Heart MissionsMooresville, NCTo support the organization's programs$30K
Colorado School of Mines FoundationGolden, COTo support the organization's programs$25K
Randolph-Macon AcademyFront Royal, VATo support the organization's programs$25K
Choc FoundationOrange, CATo support the organization's programs$17K
Axeals FoundationSan Pedro, CATo support the organization's programs$10K
Laguna Beach Water Polo FoundationLaguna Beach, CATo support the organization's programs$10K
Surfers Healing FoundationSan Juan Capistrano, CATo support the organization's programs$10K
The Autism Community in ActionIrvine, CATo support the organization's programs$10K
Court Appointed Special AdvocatesOrange, CATo support the organization's programs$8,480
Thurston Middle SchoolLaguna Beach, CATo support the organization's programs$5,500
Boys and Girls of Laguna BeachLaguna Beach, CATo support the organization's programs$5,000
Hope in Motion InternationalNewport Beach, CATo support the organization's programs$5,000
Mammoth Moundation Community FoundationMammoth Lakes, CATo support the organization's programs$5,000
Project Access IncOrange, CATo support the organization's programs$5,000
School Power Laguna Beach Educational FoundationLaguna Beach, CATo support the organization's programs$5,000
The Priority CenterSanta Ana, CATo support the organization's programs$5,000
Civilization WorksAlbany, CATo support the organization's programs$2,500
Disabled Sports Eastern SierraMammoth Lakes, CATo support the organization's programs$2,500
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsCosta Mesa, CATo support the organization's programs$2,500
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange CountyIrvine, CATo support the organization's programs$1,350
Youth With a MissionLos Angeles, CATo support the organization's programs$1,000

By state: California 19 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laguna Beach, California, administered in care of Marianne Schmitt Hellauer, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Newth & Claudia 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 Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $224K across 22 grants, a median of $5,250.

Where does Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation give?

California (19 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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