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Morris Foundation is a private corporation based in COKATO, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $91K. Total assets have grown from $92K in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Morris Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $294K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $70K and $144K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $144K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $510 to $50K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Minnesota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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 primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN.
Morris Foundation has distributed a total of $294K across 43 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $510 to $50K.
Morris Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Morris Foundation is headquartered in COKATO, MN.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Lundeen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Peterson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Forsman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Garth Asplin | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bradley Morris | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$94K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$31K
Distribution Amount
$74K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$294K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isd 466 School DistrictTO IMPROVE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND | Cokato, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Cokato Corn CarnivalTO SUPPORT LOCAL EVENT | Cokato, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Cokato Kernals BaseballTO IMPROVE LOCAL STADIUM | Cokato, MN | $7K | 2023 |
| Ldc Hockey BoostersTO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES | Dassel, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| Cokato MuseumTO SUPPORT LOCAL MUSEUM MAINTENANCE | Cokato, MN | $4K | 2023 |
| MawsecoTO SUPPORT SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN | Howard Lake, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Dassel Fire DeptTO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREMEN | Dassel, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Cokato Fire DeptTO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREMEN | Cokato, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Cokato Food ShelfFOR ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY PEOPLE | Cokato, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Cokato Dassel RotaryTO SUPPORT LOCAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIO | Cokato, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Collinwood Community Lake AssnTO SUPPORT LOCAL LAKE IMPROVEMENT | Cokato, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Cokato Lake Improvement AssnTO SUPPORT LOCAL LAKE IMPROVEMENT | Cokato, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Dassel Food ShelfFOR ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY PEOPLE | Dassel, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Dc Football BoostersTO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES | Cokato, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Dassel Cokato Ffa AlumniTO SUPPORT LOCAL EDUCATIONAL TRIP | Cokato, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Dassel Cokato Baseball AssociationTO PROVIDE UNIFORMS FOR LOCAL GROUP | Dassel, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Cokato AmbulanceTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERV | Cokato, MN | $4K | 2022 |
| Kingston LionsTO SUPPORT LOCAL FISHING CONTEST | Dassel, MN | $1K | 2022 |
| Dassel Cokato Community EducationTO SUPPORT LOCAL EDUCATION | Cokato, MN | $510 | 2022 |
| Cokato Fire DepartmentTO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREMEN | Cokato, MN | $9K | 2021 |
| Cokato American LegionTO PROVIDE UNIFORMS FOR LOCAL GROUP | Cokato, MN | $3K | 2021 |
| Rainbow Sportsmens ClubTO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CLUB | Cokato, MN | $2K | 2021 |
| Special Olympics MinnesotaTO SUPPORT DC SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEAM | Minneapolis, MN | $2K | 2021 |