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Janis Morris Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Janis Morris. It holds total assets of $415K. Annual income is reported at $20K. Total assets have decreased from $834K in 2011 to $426K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Janis Morris Foundation has made 135 grants totaling $192K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $40K in 2020 to $100K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $9K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$9K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Janis Morris Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 135 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, NY.
Janis Morris Foundation has distributed a total of $192K across 135 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $9K.
Janis Morris Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Janis Morris Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janis Morris | SOLE TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$50K
Total Assets
$426K
Fair Market Value
$588K
Net Worth
$426K
Grants Paid
$38K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$28K
Total: $419K
Total Grants
135
Total Giving
$192K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
46
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $7K | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera HouseGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $7K | 2022 |
| Grant Park Music FestivalGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Coudert InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | West Palm Beach, FL | $4K | 2022 |
| Joffrey BalletGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL PURPOSE | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Field MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Ravinia FestivalGENERAL PURPOSE | Highland Park, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicao, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Hearing And SpeechGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Nourishing HopeGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Auditorium TheatreGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Chicago Lighthouse For The BlindGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| The Goodman TheatreGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park ZooGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| WttwGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Porchlight Music TheatreGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Chicago Shakespeare TheaterGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Night MinistryGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2022 |
| Metropolitan OperaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $250 | 2022 |
| Northlight TheatreGENERAL PURPOSE | Skokie, IL | $250 | 2022 |