Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation
The Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including an educational foundation, environmental and wildlife organizations, arts organizations, and programs for children.
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,196,000
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,747
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $32,227,637
- +13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (25 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 E Washington Street 430, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 494-4513
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was College of Lake County Foundation ($238K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $778K.
Grant Size Distribution
343 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 324 grants of 343 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 10% to recipients in North Carolina. California, New York, and Maryland each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 80 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $862K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County Foundation Grayslake, IL | Urban Farm | $225,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL | Rsmi gift to honor lois steans & maxine hunter | $110,000 |
| Cool Learning Experience Waukegan, IL | General Support | $65,000 |
| Openlands Chicago, IL | General Support | $53,500 |
| Brushwood Center of Ryerson Woods Deerfield, IL | General Support | $47,500 |
| Chicago Voyagers Schaumburg, IL | General Support | $45,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation Grayslake, IL | Campaign for a Thriving Lake County | $37,500 |
| Ragdale Foundation Lake Forest, IL | "Next" Campaign | $37,500 |
| Muddy Sneakers Brevard, NC | General Support | $35,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden Glencoe, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,227,637 | $5,714,248 | $1,969,092 | $1,196,000 | 87 | $1,610,732 | $5,416,843 | $1,660,695 |
| 2023 | $28,490,911 | $2,706,130 | $2,317,459 | $1,299,584 | 61 | $1,642,090 | $1,153,339 | $1,545,613 |
| 2022 | $28,084,369 | $3,646,658 | $2,026,224 | $1,453,166 | 51 | $1,665,097 | $3,379,213 | $1,202,036 |
| 2021 | $26,462,509 | $9,213,824 | $1,507,308 | $1,124,533 | 72 | $1,287,330 | $4,284,226 | $1,221,023 |
| 2020 | $18,793,656 | $2,104,029 | $1,241,789 | $862,499 | 72 | — | $1,899,858 | $994,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — 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 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the College of Lake County Foundation says its mission is to open doors to educational opportunity for all of Lake County, Illinois. Openlands says it protects natural and open spaces in northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region. Other 2024 grantees describe work in arts and creative practice, children’s out-of-school learning, wildlife conservation, and access to summer camping for youth from underrepresented backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 87 grants totaling $1,196,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $225,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $225,000 to the College of Lake County Foundation for an urban farm, $110,000 to Ravinia Festival, $65,000 to Cool Learning Experience for general support, and $53,500 to Openlands for general support. Other notable grants included $47,500 to Brushwood Center of Ryerson Woods, $45,000 to Chicago Voyagers, and $35,000 to Muddy Sneakers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Helen Morrison as chair, Margot Brinley as vice chair, Adeline S Morrison as secretary, Charles Brinley as treasurer, Lois Morrison as director of operations, and Bruce Boyd as executive director.
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation is led by Bruce Boyd, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Boyd
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$175K (2023) → $184K (2024)
Helen Morrison
Chair
Vice President → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois Morrison
Director of Operations
Executive Director → Director of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $74K (2024)
Adeline S. Morrison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Brinley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margot Brinley
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy Heinrich (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $184K, to Bruce Boyd (Exec. Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation
How much does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation give each year?
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 61 grants.
What is Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,747, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation give grants?
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants), Lake Forest, IL (9 grants), Waukegan, IL (6 grants) and Charlotte, NC (6 grants).
Does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 87) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include College of Lake County Foundation ($238,000 across 2 grants), Ravinia Festival ($135,000 across 2 grants) and Cool Learning Experience ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation?
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation reported $32.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the College of Lake County Foundation says its mission is to open doors to educational opportunity for all of Lake County, Illinois. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation's EIN?
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7090069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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