JC Morris Family Foundation
JC Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greeneville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $104K.
JC Morris Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JC Morris Family Foundation gave $71K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,060
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,896
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,060
- Total assets
- $1,246,163
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who JC Morris Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kingswood Home for Children ($44K). Together the top 9 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How JC Morris Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $76K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Home for Children Bean Station, TN | Assist foster children | $44,000 |
| Etsu Foundation Johnson City, TN | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Anderson Scholarship Fund Midway, KY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Children's Home Barbourville, KY | Assist foster children | $3,000 |
| Lily Burgner Scholarship Fund Greeneville, TN | Scholarships | $2,060 |
| Lily Burklund Scholarship Fund Johnson City, TN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Brentwood, TN | Assist foster children | $2,000 |
| Issac Mcgill Scholarship Fund Knoxville, TN | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Mae Reeves Scholarship Fund Blountville, TN | Scholarships | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,246,163 | $134,351 | $83,273 | $71,060 | 9 | $71,060 | $104,138 |
| 2024 | $1,195,085 | $87,909 | $66,243 | $55,408 | 8 | $55,408 | $40,249 |
| 2023 | $1,173,419 | $21,501 | $59,370 | $50,000 | 6 | $50,000 | $29,854 |
| 2022 | $1,211,487 | $63,050 | $72,400 | $60,000 | 5 | $60,000 | $28,558 |
| 2021 | $1,221,553 | $95,381 | $87,750 | $75,500 | 5 | $75,500 | $32,476 |
| 2020 | $1,213,315 | $41,320 | $62,535 | $51,300 | 5 | — | $15,007 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JC Morris Family Foundation is led by Joe Morris, President-Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Morris
President-Secretary
President-Se → President-Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Morris
None
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Culver
None
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aaron Brown
None
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brad Cullman (2020–2022) — None
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 JC Morris Family Foundation
How much does JC Morris Family Foundation give each year?
JC Morris Family Foundation gave $71K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 8 grants.
What is JC Morris Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JC Morris Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,060, and its average grant was $7,896, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JC Morris Family Foundation give grants?
JC Morris Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Johnson City, TN (2 grants).
Does JC Morris Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on JC Morris Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants) and "Assist foster children" (3 grants).
Who are JC Morris Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JC Morris Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kingswood Home for Children ($44,000), Etsu Foundation ($10,000) and Lincoln Anderson Scholarship Fund ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JC Morris Family Foundation?
JC Morris Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $134K.
What is JC Morris Family Foundation's EIN?
JC Morris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2924102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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