Helen L Morris Foundation Inc
To promote world peace and human rights, to foster the well-being of women, children, and the elderly, and to prevent cruelty to animals.
Helen L Morris Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,045,387
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $103,907
- +112.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $103,907
- +112.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $286
- +59.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Helen L Morris Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifespan of Greater Rochester Inc Rochester, NY | To fund research on establishing a model for respite care for family caretakers of alzheimers/dementia patients. | $50,500 |
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY | To fund the helen l. Morris scholarship at the rochester, ny ywca | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,045,387 | $103,907 | $286 | — | — | $103,907 |
| 2024 | $941,766 | $48,840 | $179 | — | — | $48,840 |
| 2023 | $819,712 | $59,921 | $1,924 | — | — | $59,921 |
| 2022 | $791,079 | $77,949 | $2,044 | — | — | $77,949 |
| 2021 | $863,008 | $50,519 | $70,834 | $70,500 | 2 | $50,519 |
About Helen L Morris Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Helen L Morris Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $104K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen L Morris Foundation Inc is led by Jo Ann Deblinger, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jo Ann Deblinger
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sandra Tripp
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Erin Barry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Simeon Banister
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patricia Campbell (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Leonard (2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Helen L Morris Foundation Inc
How large is Helen L Morris Foundation Inc?
Helen L Morris Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $104K.
What is Helen L Morris Foundation Inc?
Helen L Morris Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rochester, NY. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Helen L Morris Foundation Inc operate?
Helen L Morris Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Helen L Morris Foundation Inc's EIN?
Helen L Morris Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1562098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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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