Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison

LAKELAND, FL EIN: 59-2220612

The Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1982 and based in Lakeland, Florida. The foundation operates as an independent charitable organization focused on supporting education and religious institutions within its local community.

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

-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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission is to provide scholarships for students from Polk County, Florida who are interested in religion and music, and to support small churches in Polk County, Florida.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to both educational institutions and arts organizations aligned with its funding priorities.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Polk County, Florida, with a particular emphasis on serving students and religious organizations in this region.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $891K (93%)

Georgia $27K (3%)

Ohio $17K (2%)

North Carolina $16K (2%)

New York $7K (1%)

Virginia $3K (0%)

Michigan $2K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Florida Georgia Kentucky Michigan North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AtlantaAva MariaAve MariaBartowBereaBooneBowling GreenCedarvilleFront RoyalGainesvilleJacksonLakelandLookout MtnMulberryNew WilmingtonNew YorkOberlinOrlandoPensacolaSarasota

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Financial Position (Most Recent Filing):

Total assets: $3,858,727
Total annual giving: $219,000
EIN: 59-2220612

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
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

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include First Presbyterian Church of Lakeland ($15,900), Bonnet Springs Park ($10,000), Imperial Symphony Orchestra ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF LAKELAND LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$5,000
ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$5,000
AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY AVE MARIA, FL	SCHOLARSHIP - BLAISE BALLARD	$3,000
BONNET SPRINGS PARK LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$10,000
CITIZENS'S CPR LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$5,000
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKELAND LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$15,900
FLORIDA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$5,000
FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$1,000
FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY LAKELAND, FL	SCHOLARSHIP - LYAM PAULETTE BARETO	$3,500
FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE LAKELAND, FL	GRANT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN ATTAWAY	PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR	0.25	$1,000
ALICE A HUNT	SECRETARY / DIRECTOR	0.25	$1,000
THOMAS E CONGER	TRUSTEE	0.25	$1,000
VIRGINIA A HOUGHTON	TRUSTEE	0.25	$1,000
ASHLEY LINK	TRUSTEE	0.25	$1,000

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 7518, Lakeland, FL 33807-7518
Telephone: 863-602-2968

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison fund?

The foundation's primary mission is to provide scholarships for students from Polk County, Florida who are interested in religion and music, and to support small churches in Polk County, Florida.

How do I apply for a grant from Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $219,000 • Recent grant example: $3,500 grant to Lakeland Community Theatre (2025) The foundation makes grants to both educational institutions and arts organizations aligned with its funding priorities.

Where does Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Polk County, Florida, with a particular emphasis on serving students and religious organizations in this region.

What size grants does Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison award?

In 2025, Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison awarded 52 grants totaling $223K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Glenn W & Hazelle Paxson Morrison reported a distributable amount of $231K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.