J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dundee, New York. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a university, community services, a library, performing arts, health-related programs, and public advocacy groups.
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc gave $109K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,900
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,723
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,248,706
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2023 filing says applicants are required to submit a complete biographical record and supporting materials, including an academic-career report, a detailed statement of educational plans and…
The foundation’s 2023 filing says applicants are required to submit a complete biographical record and supporting materials, including an academic-career report, a detailed statement of educational plans and commitments after the scholarship program, letters of reference (which may include instructor recommendations), and lists of publications and other accomplishments, if any. For children seeking scholarships, parents must reside in Allegany, Steuben, or Yates Counties and have annual gross income of $60,000 or less.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey R Morris
Mailing address: 154 North Glenora Road, Dundee, NY 14837-8817
Phone: (607) 243-8383
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alfred University ($38K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 206 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to Colorado, 6% to Virginia, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 38 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2019) to $109K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred University Alfred, NY | Crandall Endowed Scholarship Fund | $29,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | VVF Legends-6000Vilar Performing Arts Ctr 10600 | $16,600 |
| Alfred University Alfred, NY | Alfred Fund | $5,000 |
| National Right to Work Springfield, VA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Alfred University Alfred, NY | Saxon Circle general operations | $4,000 |
| Dundee Area United Fund Dundee, NY | Support the thirteen Dundee area agencies | $3,000 |
| Dundee Library Dundee, NY | 1500 Books and materials1000 Childrens area | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Millys Pantry Penn Yan, NY | Support needy in Dundee area | $2,500 |
| Vail Health Foundation Vail, CO | General Operations-Support those in Need | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,248,706 | $209,826 | $126,692 | $108,900 | 40 | $112,200 | $208,930 | $113,509 |
| 2024 | $1,165,572 | $147,191 | $107,159 | $102,075 | 39 | $102,075 | $147,096 | $102,646 |
| 2023 | $1,125,987 | $99,313 | $90,787 | $86,450 | 37 | $86,450 | $99,216 | $87,306 |
| 2022 | $1,113,016 | $164,811 | $98,062 | $92,575 | 43 | $93,871 | $160,620 | $90,636 |
| 2021 | $1,044,766 | $115,450 | $102,962 | $98,150 | 47 | — | $112,412 | $99,001 |
| 2020 | $1,032,277 | $122,775 | $89,317 | $84,950 | 43 | — | $119,796 | $77,216 |
| 2019 | $997,319 | $141,187 | $84,859 | $79,350 | 42 | — | $137,092 | $71,124 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Alfred University, which received multiple grants, describes its mission as helping students realize their purpose through “Intersections, Mentorship, and Inclusivity.” Vail Valley Foundation, a recipient, says it works to enhance quality of life in the Vail Valley and showcase the community through arts, athletics, and education.
Other recipients describe work including providing nourishment and academic support to Yates County children (Milly’s Pantry), maintaining library services in the Dundee Central School District (Dundee Library), and offering free, medically supported camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families (Roundup River Ranch). Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in government through advocacy, litigation, monitoring, and investigation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $108,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $29,000, with a median of $1,000. The reported grant total increased from $86,450 across 37 grants in 2023 to $102,075 across 39 grants in 2024.
The largest 2025 grant was $29,000 to Alfred University for the Crandall Endowed Scholarship Fund. Other notable grants included $16,600 to Vail Valley Foundation for VVF Legends and the Vilar Performing Arts Center; $5,000 to Alfred University for the Alfred Fund; and $5,000 to National Right to Work for general operations. The foundation also gave $4,000 to Alfred University for Saxon Circle general operations, and $3,000 to Dundee Area United Fund to support thirteen Dundee-area agencies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey R Morris as president and Laurie Richer as secretary.
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey R Morris, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey R Morris
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Richer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc gave $109K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 39 grants.
What is J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,723, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $875 on average.
Where does J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (27%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Penn Yan, NY (5 grants), Alfred, NY (4 grants), Vail, CO (4 grants) and Dundee, NY (3 grants).
Does J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Alfred University ($38,000 across 3 grants), Vail Valley Foundation ($16,600) and National Right to Work ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc?
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (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 J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Alfred University, which received multiple grants, describes its mission as helping students realize their purpose through “Intersections, Mentorship, and Inclusivity.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says applicants are required to submit a complete biographical record and supporting materials, including an academic-career report, a detailed statement of educational plans and… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
J R Morris Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1490773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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