Janis Morris Foundation
Janis Morris Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Chicago, Illinois (EIN 27-0588023). Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $19,250 to charitable organizations.
Janis Morris Foundation at a glance
In short: Janis Morris Foundation gave $19K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,250
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,283
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $414,912
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% 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 Janis Morris Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 399 W Fullerton Pkwy 15E, Chicago, IL 60614-2876
Phone: (773) 895-9224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Janis Morris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($10K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (78%), Florida (13%), Colorado (8%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Janis Morris Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $475; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $275 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% 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 $19K (2024) to $52K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Coudert Institute West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Flagler Theatre Flagler, CO | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Center of Chicago Chicao, IL | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $500 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $500 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General Purpose | $500 |
| Make a Wish Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $400 |
| International Solidarity for Human Rights Miami, FL | General Purpose | $300 |
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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 | $414,912 | $19,818 | $30,767 | $19,250 | 15 | $19,250 | $10,557 | $30,380 |
| 2023 | $425,861 | $28,198 | $49,599 | $37,650 | 23 | $37,650 | $19,482 | $28,424 |
| 2022 | $447,262 | $60,110 | $62,250 | $50,165 | 38 | $50,165 | $50,150 | $31,590 |
| 2021 | $449,402 | $23,720 | $65,484 | $52,150 | 32 | $52,165 | $12,611 | $36,455 |
| 2020 | $491,166 | $37,861 | $55,651 | $39,910 | 27 | — | $27,935 | $31,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Janis Morris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K 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 grants included organizations in arts and culture, food assistance, education, health, and other areas. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and transforming lives through music, community engagement, and education. The Greater Chicago Food Depository says its mission is to end hunger and describes food as a basic human right. Northwestern University describes its commitments as excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth in a diverse academic community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $19,250. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable grants included $10,000 to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, $2,000 to Coudert Institute, and $1,500 each to Flagler Theatre and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janis Morris as sole trustee.
Janis Morris Foundation is led by Janis Morris, Sole Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janis Morris
Sole Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Janis Morris Foundation
How much does Janis Morris Foundation give each year?
Janis Morris Foundation gave $19K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 23 grants.
What is Janis Morris Foundation's typical grant size?
Janis Morris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,283, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Janis Morris Foundation that year got $475 on average.
Where does Janis Morris Foundation give grants?
Janis Morris Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does Janis Morris Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Janis Morris Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Janis Morris Foundation's largest grantees?
Janis Morris Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($10,000), Coudert Institute ($2,000) and Flagler Theatre ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Janis Morris Foundation?
Janis Morris Foundation reported $415K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (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 Janis Morris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations in arts and culture, food assistance, education, health, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Janis Morris Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Janis Morris Foundation's EIN?
Janis Morris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0588023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Janis Morris 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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