Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 52 grants totaling $222,650, and its 2024 filing lists scholarship assistance and loans or grants for general music and Christian education among its award restrictions.
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison at a glance
In short: Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison gave $223K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $222,650
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,282
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $3,949,558
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (7 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison
- How to Apply
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Contact Lisa Oliver. Submit a typed or written application with the required tax-return copy. The foundation’s filing states that the application deadline is two months before the trustee’s meeting and is marked on each application.
- Review Cycle
- Two months before the trustee’s meeting; the deadline is marked on each application.
- Deadline
- Two months before the trustee’s meeting; the deadline is marked on each application.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Oliver
Mailing address: PO Box 7518, Lakeland, FL 33807
Phone: (863) 838-6691
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland ($16K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 268 grants of 268 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (2%), Georgia (2%), North Carolina (1%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 36 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2022) to $229K (2024). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $15,900 |
| Bonnet Springs Park Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Imperial Symphony Orchestra Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Kids Pack Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Parker Street Ministries Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $7,500 |
| Lighthouse Ministries Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $7,000 |
| Needle Guild of America Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $6,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Lakeland Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $5,000 |
| Achievement Academy Lakeland, FL | GRANT | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,949,558 | $383,267 | $290,299 | $222,650 | 52 | $260,450 | $353,418 | $230,869 |
| 2024 | $3,858,727 | $189,558 | $296,597 | $228,500 | 55 | $257,929 | $150,890 | $220,713 |
| 2023 | $3,967,100 | $175,092 | $249,162 | $186,250 | 55 | $221,875 | $147,805 | $210,771 |
| 2022 | $4,041,304 | $231,179 | $246,620 | $182,100 | 51 | $216,799 | $201,358 | $240,018 |
| 2021 | $4,059,045 | $197,876 | $274,425 | $210,150 | 55 | — | $169,442 | $231,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, social-service organizations, educational institutions, and arts and cultural organizations. For example, Bonnet Springs Park says its mission is “to enrich our community through nature, culture, recreation, and education.” Academy Prep Center of Lakeland describes its work as supporting students qualifying for need-based scholarships through a middle-school program and ongoing graduate support. Parker Street Ministries says it is committed to individual, family, and community restoration and revitalization in Lakeland’s Parker Street community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $222,650. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,900, with a median of $3,250. Among the largest grants were $15,900 to First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland; $10,000 each to Bonnet Springs Park, Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Kids Pack, and the Salvation Army; and $7,500 to Parker Street Ministries.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be typed or written and include a copy of the applicant’s tax return if self-supporting, or the parent’s tax return. The filing lists scholarship assistance and loans or grants for general music and Christian education as restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Attaway as president and director; Alice A Hunt as secretary and director; and Thomas E Conger, Virginia A Houghton, and Ashley Link as trustees.
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison is led by John Attaway, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Attaway
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Alice A. Hunt
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Thomas E. Conger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Virginia A. Houghton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Ashley Link
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$250 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph C. Allen (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to John Attaway (President / Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison
How much does Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison give each year?
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison gave $223K across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $229K across 55 grants.
What is Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison's typical grant size?
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $4,282, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison that year got $5K on average.
Where does Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison give grants?
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakeland, FL (30 grants), Tampa, FL (4 grants), Gainesville, FL (3 grants) and Winter Haven, FL (3 grants).
Does Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (24 grants).
Who are Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison's largest grantees?
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland ($15,900), University of South Florida ($12,500 across 4 grants) and University of Florida ($10,750 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison?
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, social-service organizations, educational institutions, and arts and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison?
Contact Lisa Oliver. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison's EIN?
Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2220612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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