Felix and Angela Morales Memorial
The Felix and Angela Morales Memorial is a Houston, Texas, private foundation that supports youth and families through education- and opportunity-focused initiatives in Houston’s Greater East End. Founded in 1993 by Angela V. Morales, it says it serves Latino and non-Latino youth in the area.
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial at a glance
In short: Felix and Angela Morales Memorial gave $137K across 22 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $137,251
- +270.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 22
- +633.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,239
- -49.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,027,047
- +48.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Felix and Angela Morales Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2901 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
Phone: (713) 223-1167
Website: HTTPS://WWW.MORALESMEMORIALFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Felix and Angela Morales Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Direct Charitable Activities - Deat ($45K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes service to youth in Houston’s Greater East End. All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in Texas, and the listed 2023 recipients are in Houston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Felix and Angela Morales Memorial gives
- Giving grew 228% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 244% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $137K (2023). In 2023 it made 22 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Charitable Activities - Deat Houston, TX | Direct Charitable Activities - See Part 8A | $45,000 |
| Direct Charitable Activities - Back Houston, TX | Direct Charitable Activities - See Part 8A | $25,489 |
| Direct Charitable Activities - Coll Houston, TX | Direct Charitable Activities - See Part 8A | $25,000 |
| Latina Women's Initiative Houston, TX | Event Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Ser Jobs for Progress Houston, TX | Event Sponsor | $5,000 |
| Barrio Dogs Houston, TX | Donation | $3,500 |
| Promoters of Education Awareness and Community Engagement Houston, TX | Donation | $3,012 |
| El Centro De Corazn Houston, TX | Event Sponsor | $3,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe School Houston, TX | Event Sponsor | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houstongalveston Houston, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,027,047 | $496,747 | $406,122 | $137,251 | 22 | $364,041 | $278,718 | $148,953 |
| 2022 | $2,036,222 | $255,052 | $330,579 | $37,033 | 3 | $220,029 | $33,360 | $105,023 |
| 2021 | $2,111,749 | $328,925 | $230,976 | $68,258 | 4 | $122,723 | $62,692 | $119,753 |
| 2020 | $2,018,343 | $242,194 | $185,568 | $41,831 | 7 | — | $46,602 | $177,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Felix and Angela Morales Memorial reported a distributable amount of $149K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it was established to serve Latino youth in Houston’s Greater East End and that it continues to serve Latino and non-Latino youth there. It describes its work as rooted in cultural pride, education, and opportunity.
Among its supported organizations, Barrio Dogs says its mission is to address pet homelessness through school education, spay/neuter services, and advocacy, and that it views animal welfare as important to community health, safety, and property values. Career and Recovery Resources says it helps people pursue self-determination and financial competency through wellness, education, workforce development, and affordable housing, with services for people facing barriers including substance abuse, underemployment, and housing instability.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $137,251. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $45,000 for direct charitable activities associated with Death by Chocolate, $25,489 for direct charitable activities associated with a back-to-school event, and $25,000 for direct charitable activities associated with College & Career Day. The filing also reported 1,200 students attending the back-to-school event, 500 students attending College & Career Day, and 350 guests attending Death by Chocolate.
Other listed 2023 recipients included Latina Women’s Initiative ($5,000), SER Jobs for Progress ($5,000), Barrio Dogs ($3,500), Promoters of Education Awareness and Community Engagement ($3,012), and El Centro de Corazón ($3,000). All reported 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Christina Morales as president; Adrian Nieto as vice president; Richard C. Vara and Angela Krasnick as founding board members; and Hector Beltran, Joe Morales, and Anthony Krasnick as board members. The foundation’s website also identifies Christina Morales as president and lists Judge Richard C. Vara, Adrian M. Nieto, Angela Krasnick, Joe Morales, and Hector Beltran as board members.
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial is led by Christina Morales, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Christina Morales
President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Nieto
Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Krasnick
Founding Boardmember
Founding Board → Founding Boardmember, 2023
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard C. Vara
Founding Boardmember
Founding Board → Founding Boardmember, 2023
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Krasnick
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hector Beltran
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Morales
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Conchita Reyes (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: James Lee (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Felix and Angela Morales Memorial
How much does Felix and Angela Morales Memorial give each year?
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial gave $137K across 22 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $37K across 3 grants.
What is Felix and Angela Morales Memorial's typical grant size?
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,239, across 22 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Felix and Angela Morales Memorial give grants?
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (20 grants).
Does Felix and Angela Morales Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Felix and Angela Morales Memorial's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Event Sponsor" (13 grants), "Donation" (5 grants) and "Direct Charitable Activities - See Part 8A" (3 grants).
Who are Felix and Angela Morales Memorial's largest grantees?
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial's largest 2023 grantees include Direct Charitable Activities - Deat ($45,000), Direct Charitable Activities - Back ($25,489) and Direct Charitable Activities - Coll ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Felix and Angela Morales Memorial?
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Felix and Angela Morales Memorial fund?
The foundation’s website says it was established to serve Latino youth in Houston’s Greater East End and that it continues to serve Latino and non-Latino youth there. It describes its work as rooted in cultural pride, education, and opportunity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Felix and Angela Morales Memorial?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Felix and Angela Morales Memorial's EIN?
Felix and Angela Morales Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0428633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Felix and Angela Morales Memorial 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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