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Morris Foundation is a private corporation based in CAREFREE, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Kenneth R Morris. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have decreased from $7.4M in 2011 to $4.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Morris Foundation has made 63 grants totaling $7.1M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.4M in 2020 to $1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1.5M, with an average award of $113K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, California, District of Columbia, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$57K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 11 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.
Morris Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, CA, DC.
Morris Foundation has distributed a total of $7.1M across 63 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $113K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $1.5M.
Morris Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Morris Foundation is headquartered in CAREFREE, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth R Morris | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Morris | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$7.1M
Average Grant
$113K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Alexandria, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Rochester, MN | $224K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Angel Flight WestFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Santa Monica, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Team RubiconFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Prevent Cruelty To AnimalsFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | San Mateo, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Lifeskills Ranch ProgramFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | St Maries, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Ohhschs Alumni AssociationFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Oak Hill, WV | $50K | 2023 |
| Immigrant Legal DefenseFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Oakland, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Wwhs Community FoundationFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Greater ModestoFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Modesto, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Hidden Genius ProjectFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Dev MissionFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist UniversityFOR USE IN GENERAL TAX EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | Dallas, TX | $300K | 2022 |