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Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Laurie N Morian. It holds total assets of $152.4M. Annual income is reported at $140.4M. Total assets have grown from $10M in 2012 to $152.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation has made 85 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $758K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 50 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $670K, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Idaho, Virginia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$538K
Based on 13 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.
Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, ID, VA.
Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation has distributed a total of $3.6M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $670K.
Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William L Hixon | ADVISORY TRUSTEE | $28K | $0 | $28K |
| Earl Dyke | ADVISORY TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| S Reed Morian | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurie N Morian | ADVISORY TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Roupe | ADVISORY TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randy Hale | ADVISORY TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William C Montgomery | ADVISORY TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$152.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$152.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifehouseGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Houston Museum Of Natural Science2023 GALA, 2023 EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE LUNCHEON, ANNUAL COMMITMENT | Houston, TX | $670K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonISLAMIC WORLDS GALA, GALA BALL, BAYOU BEND FASHION SHOW, CAMPAIGN FOR THE MFAH CAMPUS | Houston, TX | $218K | 2023 |
| Houston Livestock Show & RodeoJUNIOR MARKET STEER AUCTION, GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Houston, TX | $101K | 2023 |
| Third Option FoundationCIA SPECIAL ACTIVITIES CENTER | Reston, VA | $27K | 2023 |
| Texas Heart InstituteTHE SUPPER CLUB | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| The Peregrine FundGLOBAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS | Boise, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Texas Parks And Wildlife FoundationGEAR UP FOR GAME WARDENS REGION IV | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Episcopal High SchoolLEAD THE WAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Bellaire, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Houston SpcaMORE THAN SHELTER CAMPAIGN | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Navy Seal FoundationGENERAL FUND SUPPORTED BY THE HOUSTON EVENING OF TRIBUTE | Virginia Beach, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| River Oaks FoundationRIVER OAKS BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta FoundationBOOTS & BLING FOR BETTER BONES DONATION | Gaithersburg, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| St John'S School2023/2024 ANNUAL FUND | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | La Porte, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| South Texas Charity Weekend Inc2024 SOUTH TEXAS CHARITY WEEKEND DONATION | Kingsville, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Kickstart Kids2023 KSK GALA SPONSOR | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| HealthcorpsSUPPORT OF HEALTHCORPS MISSION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Texas Agricultural Land TrustANNUAL DONATION | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Borderlands Research FoundationBRI SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN | Alpine, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Springspirit2023 BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Research InstituteANNUAL OPERATING FUND | San Antonio, TX | $700 | 2023 |
| Houston Hospice21ST BUTTERFLY LUNCHEON AND 24TH ANNUAL LAURA LEE BLANTON COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD | Houston, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy2022 EVENING IN THE PARK GALA | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Houston Maritime CenterSET SAIL WITH HOUSTON MARITIME CENTER DINNER | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |