Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc

ALEXANDRIA, VA EIN: 56-2315079

The Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Established in 2003, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting education and human services initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.6M

-8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$873K

+1.0% YoY

Grant Count

-3.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

+4.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $648K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation supports initiatives such as general operating support, family engagement activities, safe sleep initiatives, and matching gift programs.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 31 grants in its most recent reporting period.

Grant Range

$25–$208,678

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Indiana.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $2.2M (61%)

Indiana $690K (19%)

Massachusetts $433K (12%)

New York $166K (4%)

California $104K (3%)

District of Columbia $55K (1%)

Texas $7K (0%)

Maryland $6K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Alabama California District of Columbia Hawaii Indiana Massachusetts Maryland New York Texas Virginia

Cities

AlbanyAlexandriaAustinBostonCabin JohnClaremontDallasFairfaxFairfax StationFalls ChurchHenricoHonoluluIndianapolisLos AngelesMontgomeryMountain ViewN ChesterfieldNew YorkOaktonWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $5,584,060
Total Giving: $872,753
Total Revenues: $680,181
Total Expenses: $1,184,029
Staff: 1 employee

(Financial data from most recent 2024 tax filing)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,584,060	$6,087,908	$6,546,241
Revenue	$680,181	$649,819	$160,667
Expenses	$1,184,029	$1,108,152	$1,211,718
Qualifying Distributions	$1,132,424	$1,036,674	$1,159,611
Net Investment Income	$639,210	$611,214	$150,694
Distributable Amount	$647,690	$576,632	$604,996

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

186 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kids' First Years ($208,678), Iu Health Foundation ($158,517), Tsne Mission Works ($130,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA ALEXANDRIA, VA	SPRING2ACTION MATCHING GIFTS	$523
ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALEXANDRIA, VA	EARLY CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR	$111,081
ALEXANDRIA TUTORING CONSORTIUM ALEXANDRIA, VA	SPRING2ACTION MATCHING GIFTS	$250
ARCADIA ALEXANDRIA, VA	SPRING2ACTION MATCHING GIFTS	$72
CENTER FOR ALEXANDRIA'S CHILDREN ALEXANDRIA, VA	SPRING2ACTION MATCHING GIFTS	$275
CENTER FOR ALEXANDRIA'S CHILDREN ALEXANDRIA, VA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$78,393
COMMUNITY LODGINGS ALEXANDRIA, VA	SPRING2ACTION MATCHING GIFTS	$250
CWWMNI CYMUNEDOL BRO FFESTINIOG	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FOUNDATION MAINTAINS EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY - SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT	$273
FRIENDS OF GUEST HOUSE ALEXANDRIA, VA	SPRING2ACTION MATCHING GIFTS	$246
FT HUNT YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ALEXANDRIA, VA	SPRING2ACTION MATCHING GIFTS	$50

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Ellen Folts serves as Chief Executive Officer of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LORI M MORRIS	PRESIDENT & SECRETARY	15	—
NIGEL W MORRIS	VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER	1	—
ELLEN FOLTS	CEO	30	$173,325

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation supports initiatives such as general operating support, family engagement activities, safe sleep initiatives, and matching gift programs.

How do I apply for a grant from Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $872,753 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical grant range: $25–$208,678 • Recent grants include: • Kids First Years: $208,678 (General Operating Support/family Engagement Activities) • Goshen Health Foundation: $158,517 (Ehlers Danlos Center of Excellence) • The Center for Alexandria's Children: $78,393 (General Operating Support) The foundation made 31 grants in its most recent reporting period.

Where does Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Indiana.

What size grants does Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $873K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $648K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Bruhn-morris Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2315079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.