Charles C Morris Charitable Tr
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports 10 grants totaling $10,940, awarded to charitable organizations in Maine, Florida, and New York.
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Charles C Morris Charitable Tr gave $11K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Maine. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,940
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,094
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,094
- Total assets
- $237,846
- +12.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles C Morris Charitable Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles C Morris Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bangor Theological Seminary ($1K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to Maine recipients, 10% to Florida recipients, and 10% to New York recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles C Morris Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+13%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $13K (2022). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Theological Seminary Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| Katahdin Area Coun Boy Scouts Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| Eastern Maine Medical Center Brewer, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| Bangor Brewer YWCA Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| Girl Scouts of Maine S Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| Penobscot Valley Health Assn Ellsworth, ME | Education in Prevention of | $1,094 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Orlando, FL | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| All Souls Congregational Church Bangor, ME | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
| Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted General | $1,094 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $237,846 | $34,587 | $16,950 | $10,940 | 10 | $12,984 | $31,151 | $13,535 |
| 2025 | $212,146 | $20,744 | $15,542 | $10,360 | 10 | $12,278 | $17,292 | $12,570 |
| 2024 | $207,980 | $8,248 | $13,786 | $9,060 | 10 | $10,833 | $4,644 | $11,614 |
| 2023 | $211,334 | $-6,293 | $15,200 | $9,690 | 10 | $11,366 | $1,829 | $11,190 |
| 2022 | $232,891 | $47,752 | $18,261 | $12,780 | 10 | $14,727 | $44,260 | $12,980 |
| 2021 | $226,465 | $17,377 | $13,431 | $8,700 | 10 | — | $14,508 | $12,096 |
| 2020 | $195,881 | $15,863 | $13,571 | $9,350 | 10 | — | $13,687 | $10,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles C Morris Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations including a theological seminary, camps and scouting organizations, medical and health organizations, a church, and the Salvation Army.
Girl Scouts of Maine describes its mission as building girls’ courage, confidence, and character, and helping them reach their potential and take action in their communities. Eastern Maine Medical Center says its mission is to care for patients, families, communities, and one another, while pursuing excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $10,940. Each grant was $1,094.
Recipients included Bangor Theological Seminary, Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan, Katahdin Area Council Boy Scouts, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor Brewer YWCA, Girl Scouts of Maine, Penobscot Valley Health Association, Shriners Hospital for Children, All Souls Congregational Church, and the Salvation Army. Each received $1,094. Most listed grant purposes were unrestricted general support; the Penobscot Valley Health Association grant was for “education in prevention of.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles C Morris Charitable Tr
How much does Charles C Morris Charitable Tr give each year?
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr gave $11K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $10K across 10 grants.
What is Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's median grant in 2026 was $1,094, and its average grant was $1,094, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles C Morris Charitable Tr give grants?
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr gives mostly in Maine: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (4 grants).
Does Charles C Morris Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's largest 2026 grantees include Bangor Theological Seminary ($1,094), Bangor YMCA Camp Jordan ($1,094) and Katahdin Area Coun Boy Scouts ($1,094), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles C Morris Charitable Tr?
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr reported $238K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles C Morris Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including a theological seminary, camps and scouting organizations, medical and health organizations, a church, and the Salvation Army. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles C Morris Charitable Tr?
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it 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 Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's EIN?
Charles C Morris Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6080946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Charles C Morris Charitable Tr 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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