George Q Morris Foundation
George Q Morris Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $131K. Net investment income was $9.
George Q Morris Foundation at a glance
In short: George Q Morris Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $130,600
- +97.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $21,767
- +97.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who George Q Morris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Intermountain Foundation ($30K). Together the top 6 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2020) to $131K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | Children Medical | $30,000 |
| Salt Lake County Animal Services Salt Lake City, UT | Animal Services | $25,600 |
| Wildlife SOS Salt Lake City, UT | Protection of Animals | $25,000 |
| PBS Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $25,000 |
| Salt Lake Film Society Salt Lake City, UT | Educational | $20,000 |
| University of Utah Museum of Natural History Salt Lake City, UT | Educational | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $9 | $176,299 | $130,600 | 6 | $9 | $4,011 |
| 2020 | $176,291 | $4,035 | $102,017 | $66,000 | 6 | $98 | $10,075 |
| 2019 | $274,273 | $785 | $79,265 | $77,580 | 7 | $785 | $16,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Q Morris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Q Morris Foundation is led by Robin M. Woods, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robin M. Woods
President
On filings since 2019
$35K (2020) → $44K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $44K, to Robin M Woods (President).
Frequently asked questions about George Q Morris Foundation
How much does George Q Morris Foundation give each year?
George Q Morris Foundation gave $131K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $66K across 6 grants.
What is George Q Morris Foundation's typical grant size?
George Q Morris Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,767, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Q Morris Foundation give grants?
George Q Morris Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (6 grants).
Does George Q Morris Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on George Q Morris Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George Q Morris Foundation's largest grantees?
George Q Morris Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Intermountain Foundation ($30,000), Salt Lake County Animal Services ($25,600) and Wildlife SOS ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is George Q Morris Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, George Q Morris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is George Q Morris Foundation's EIN?
George Q Morris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6119401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 19, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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