Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lakeland, FL EIN: 59-2220612

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.

Key facts about Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison

In short: Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison gave $223K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
59-2220612
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$222,650
Grants made (2025)
52
Average grant
$4,282
Median grant
$3,250
New grantees (estimate)
22% first-time grantees (8 of 37, 2025)
Total assets
$3,949,558
Primary geography
Florida (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
Contact Lisa Oliver. Full details ↓
Deadline
Two months before the trustee’s meeting; the deadline is marked on each application.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.9M

+2.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$223K

-2.6% YoY

Grant Count

52

-5.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+3.1% YoY

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.

Is Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison open to new grantees?

22%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 8 of 37 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 78% 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.

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.

Review Cycle

is two months before the trustee’s meeting and is marked on each application.

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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

9states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.

Cities

LakelandGainesvilleTallahasseeTampaWinter HavenOrlandoSt LeoBooneLookout MtnBartowTemple TerraceAtlantaAve MariaBereaCedarvilleMulberryNew YorkPensacolaSarasotaSavannah

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K55 grants2021 51 grants2022 55 grants2023 55 grants2024 52 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $182K (2022) to $229K (2024). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $223K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland: $16KFirst Presbyterian Church ofLakeland$16KUniversity of South Florida: $13K across 4 grantsUniversity of South Florida$13K · 4 grantsUniversity of Florida: $11K across 3 grantsUniversity of Florida$11K · 3 grantsBonnet Springs Park: $10KBonnet Springs Park$10KFlorida Southern College: $10K across 4 grantsFlorida Southern College$10K · 4 grantsImperial Symphony Orchestra: $10KImperial Symphony Orchestra$10KKids Pack: $10KKids Pack$10KSalvation Army: $10KSalvation Army$10KSoutheastern University: $10K across 4 grantsSoutheastern University$10K · 4 grantsPolk State College: $9K across 3 grantsPolk State College$9K · 3 grants

The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland ($16K). Together the top 10 received $108K.

Grant Size Distribution

268 grants across all recorded years

268<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 268 grants of 268 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland Lakeland, FLGRANT$15,900
Bonnet Springs Park Lakeland, FLGRANT$10,000
Imperial Symphony Orchestra Lakeland, FLGRANT$10,000
Kids Pack Lakeland, FLGRANT$10,000
Salvation Army Lakeland, FLGRANT$10,000
Parker Street Ministries Lakeland, FLGRANT$7,500
Lighthouse Ministries Lakeland, FLGRANT$7,000
Needle Guild of America Lakeland, FLGRANT$6,000
Academy Prep Center of Lakeland Lakeland, FLGRANT$5,000
Achievement Academy Lakeland, FLGRANT$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $3,949,558 $383,267 $290,299 $222,650
2024 $3,858,727 $189,558 $296,597 $228,500
2023 $3,967,100 $175,092 $249,162 $186,250
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$3,949,558$3,858,727$3,967,100
Revenue$383,267$189,558$175,092
Expenses$290,299$296,597$249,162
Qualifying Distributions$260,450$257,929$221,875
Net Investment Income$353,418$150,890$147,805
Distributable Amount$230,869$220,713$210,771

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

John Attaway — President / Director: $1KJohn AttawayPresident / Director$1KAlice a Hunt — Secretary / Director: $1KAlice a HuntSecretary / Director$1KThomas E Conger — Trustee: $1KThomas E CongerTrustee$1KVirginia a Houghton — Trustee: $1KVirginia a HoughtonTrustee$1KAshley Link — Trustee: $1KAshley LinkTrustee$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to John Attaway (President / Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Application contact: Lisa Oliver
Mailing address: PO Box 7518, Lakeland, FL 33807
Phone: (863) 838-6691

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. 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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