Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its 2024 grants included support for early childhood programs, family services, a health center of excellence, and a capital campaign.
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc gave $873K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Virginia. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $872,753
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,324
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,584,060
- -8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 311 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3219
Phone: (703) 299-8779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kids' First Years ($225K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $860K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 188 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Virginia (61%), Indiana (18%), Massachusetts (15%), and Washington, DC (6%). The filing also lists 1% for an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $466K (2020) to $998K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $873K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids' First Years Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support/Family Engagement Activities | $208,678 |
| Iu Health Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Ehlers Danlos Center of Excellence | $158,517 |
| TSNE Mission Works Boston, MA | The Basics General Operating Support | $130,000 |
| Alexandria City Public Schools Alexandria, VA | Early Childhood Coordinator | $111,081 |
| Center for Alexandria's Children Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $78,393 |
| The Campagna Center Alexandria, VA | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Washington, DC | Virginia Plus Fund | $50,000 |
| Northern Virginia Family Services Oakton, VA | Safe Sleep Initiative | $20,000 |
| The Campagna Center Alexandria, VA | EHS Matching Grant | $20,000 |
| Kids' First Years Alexandria, VA | Operating support expenses/connect & play at ramsey rec center | $16,193 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,584,060 | $680,181 | $1,184,029 | $872,753 | 27 | $1,132,424 | $639,210 | $647,690 |
| 2023 | $6,087,908 | $649,819 | $1,108,152 | $864,034 | 28 | $1,036,674 | $611,214 | $576,632 |
| 2022 | $6,546,241 | $160,667 | $1,211,718 | $997,509 | 31 | $1,159,611 | $150,694 | $604,996 |
| 2021 | $7,597,292 | $441,970 | $712,962 | $523,412 | 50 | $667,827 | $416,980 | $697,110 |
| 2020 | $7,868,286 | $137,984 | $656,652 | $465,793 | 52 | — | $135,256 | $575,051 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in early childhood and family services, health, and community initiatives. Kids First Years describes its mission as strengthening early childhood systems so children in Alexandria have a strong start in life. The Campagna Center says it provides programs for children, youth, and families, including early childhood education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $872,753. Grants ranged from $25 to $208,678, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest awards included $208,678 to Kids’ First Years for general operating support and family engagement activities; $158,517 to IU Health Foundation for the Ehlers Danlos Center of Excellence; $130,000 to TSNE Mission Works for The Basics general operating support; and $111,081 to Alexandria City Public Schools for an early childhood coordinator. Other awards included $78,393 to Center for Alexandria’s Children for general operating support and $50,000 to The Campagna Center for a capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori M. Morris as president and secretary, Nigel W. Morris as vice president and treasurer, and Ellen Folts as CEO.
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc is led by Ellen Folts, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Folts
CEO
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Lori M. Morris
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nigel W. Morris
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $173K, to Ellen Folts (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc
How much does Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc gave $873K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $864K across 28 grants.
What is Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $32,324, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (18%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (21 grants).
Does Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "SPRING2ACTION Matching Gifts" (12 grants).
Who are Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kids' First Years ($224,871 across 2 grants), Iu Health Foundation ($158,517) and TSNE Mission Works ($130,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc?
Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $648K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in early childhood and family services, health, and community initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Bruhn-Morris Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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