Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. In 2024, it made 57 grants totaling $33,215 to charitable organizations, with grants including general support for organizations in areas such as education, health care, housing, and the arts.
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable at a glance
In short: Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable gave $33K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $582.719), top state Florida. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,215
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $583
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $612,219
- +1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% 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 and Mary B Morris Charitable
- 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: 21200 Ne 38Th Avenue 2501, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (954) 457-7355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami International Piano Festival ($6K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
281 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 281 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida accounted for 30% of grant dollars, Arizona 23%, Pennsylvania 15%, Colorado 7%, and Virginia 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 57 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $572. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $32K (2023) to $41K (2020). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami International Piano Festival Aventura, FL | General Support | $6,000 |
| Beat CancerOrg Richboro, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | General Support | $2,845 |
| Executive Council 70 Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $2,500 |
| Archway Classical Acedemy Veritas Phoenix, AZ | General support | $1,500 |
| Shriners Hospital Tampa, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Columbine Lodge 147 Denver, CO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | General Support | $750 |
| Sun Devil Club Tempe, AZ | General Support | $520 |
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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 | $612,219 | $56,162 | $45,449 | $33,215 | 57 | $39,332 | $50,045 | $33,312 |
| 2023 | $601,506 | $18,339 | $32,130 | $32,130 | 57 | $32,130 | $18,339 | $31,778 |
| 2022 | $615,297 | $20,079 | $37,010 | $33,475 | 56 | $35,242 | $18,311 | $32,137 |
| 2021 | $632,228 | $25,434 | $35,214 | $34,912 | 55 | $34,929 | $25,416 | $34,085 |
| 2020 | $642,008 | $34,694 | $44,545 | $40,975 | 56 | — | $32,345 | $34,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable reported a distributable amount of $33K 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 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Arizona State University describes its mission as enriching the lives of alumni, students, and friends and fostering lifelong connections. Fisher House Foundation says it provides financial assistance to service members, veterans, and their families, and supports facilities that temporarily house families visiting military personnel. American Jewish World Service describes its work as advancing human rights and ending poverty in several regions.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in housing and home repair (Habitat for Humanity), nursing and health care for older adults (Shalom Park), support for families whose children need health care (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida), and patient care, research, and education (National Jewish Health). Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital says its work includes funding equipment, services, and programs for patients and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $33,215. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $250. The largest awards included $6,000 to Miami International Piano Festival, $5,000 to Beat CancerOrg, $2,845 to Arizona State University, and $2,500 to Executive Council 70. These grants were listed for general support.
Other 2024 grants included $1,500 to Archway Classical Acedemy Veritas; $1,000 each to Shriners Hospital, Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, and Columbine Lodge 147; and $750 to Fisher House Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arleen J Shabel, Barry N Morris, and Craig H Morris as directors.
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arleen J Shabel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry N Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig H Morris
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable
How much does Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable give each year?
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable gave $33K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 57 grants.
What is Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's typical grant size?
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $583, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable that year got $875 on average.
Where does Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable give grants?
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (23%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Miami, FL (3 grants).
Does Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's largest grantees?
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Miami International Piano Festival ($6,000), Beat CancerOrg ($5,000) and Arizona State University ($2,845), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable?
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable reported $612K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Arizona State University describes its mission as enriching the lives of alumni, students, and friends and fostering lifelong connections. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable?
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 and Mary B Morris Charitable's EIN?
Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0540242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harold M and Mary B Morris Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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