John C and Eunice B Morrison
John C and Eunice B Morrison is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them in Massachusetts.
John C and Eunice B Morrison at a glance
In short: John C and Eunice B Morrison gave $605K across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $604,500
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,372
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,984,249
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (4 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (84% 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 John C and Eunice B Morrison
- 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: D Sorgi Tr 6 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 742-2150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John C and Eunice B Morrison funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was My Brother's Keeper ($25K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
396 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 396 grants of 396 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining reported shares went to New York (3%), New Hampshire (3%), Florida (2%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John C and Eunice B Morrison open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 81 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $558K (2020) to $655K (2022). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $605K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| My Brother's Keeper Easton, MA | Programs | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Foundation So Yarmouth, MA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Program Orleans, MA | Programs | $20,000 |
| Family Pantry of Cape Cod Harwich, MA | Support | $15,000 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Supplies | $15,000 |
| NVNA and Hospice - Pat Roche Hospice Home Norwell, MA | Support | $15,000 |
| Cardinal Cushing Centers Inc Hanover, MA | 12Programs | $12,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Support | $12,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes Devens, MA | Aid to Needy | $12,500 |
| Year Up Boston, MA | Programs | $12,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,984,249 | $786,744 | $736,868 | $604,500 | 82 | $617,350 | $667,226 | $548,597 |
| 2023 | $9,926,287 | $465,075 | $749,549 | $635,000 | 89 | $640,450 | $355,976 | $523,180 |
| 2022 | $10,212,315 | $577,511 | $785,517 | $655,000 | 86 | $665,429 | $457,423 | $542,095 |
| 2021 | $10,447,868 | $1,222,071 | $762,020 | $637,500 | 73 | $638,210 | $1,098,261 | $623,581 |
| 2020 | $9,994,243 | $535,519 | $687,138 | $557,500 | 66 | — | $417,106 | $569,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John C and Eunice B Morrison reported a distributable amount of $549K 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 went to organizations working in areas including food and basic-needs assistance, scholarships, employment and education, health, and support for people with disabilities. These are examples of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For example, My Brother’s Keeper says it provides furniture, household items, services, and food to people and families in southeastern Massachusetts; Year Up says its mission is to help young adults gain skills and support for careers and higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $604,500 through 82 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported awards included $25,000 to My Brother’s Keeper; $20,000 each to Cape Cod Foundation and Lower Cape Outreach Program; and $15,000 each to Family Pantry of Cape Cod, Food for the Poor, and NVNA and Hospice – Pat Roche Hospice Home.
Other notable 2024 grants included $12,500 each to Cardinal Cushing Centers, Greater Boston Food Bank, Loaves and Fishes, and Year Up; and $10,000 each to ALS Association DCMDVA Chapter and Bethke Radiological Center. Among these recipients, Greater Boston Food Bank describes its work as acquiring and distributing food through member agencies and direct-distribution sites, while ALS Association DCMDVA Chapter says it works to discover ALS treatments and a cure and to serve and advocate for people affected by ALS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Sorgi and James G Walsh III as trustees.
John C and Eunice B Morrison's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Sorgi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $20K (2024)
James G Walsh III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: A Dennis Barbo (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to David Sorgi (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John C and Eunice B Morrison
How much does John C and Eunice B Morrison give each year?
John C and Eunice B Morrison gave $605K across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $635K across 89 grants.
What is John C and Eunice B Morrison's typical grant size?
John C and Eunice B Morrison's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,372, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John C and Eunice B Morrison that year got $6K on average.
Where does John C and Eunice B Morrison give grants?
John C and Eunice B Morrison gives mostly in Massachusetts: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (13 grants), Quincy, MA (8 grants), Littleton, MA (5 grants) and Orleans, MA (3 grants).
Does John C and Eunice B Morrison give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on John C and Eunice B Morrison's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (33 grants), "Programs" (13 grants) and "Supplies" (8 grants).
Who are John C and Eunice B Morrison's largest grantees?
John C and Eunice B Morrison's largest 2024 grantees include My Brother's Keeper ($25,000), Cape Cod Foundation ($20,000) and Lower Cape Outreach Program ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John C and Eunice B Morrison?
John C and Eunice B Morrison reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $617K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $549K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John C and Eunice B Morrison fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including food and basic-needs assistance, scholarships, employment and education, health, and support for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John C and Eunice B Morrison?
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 John C and Eunice B Morrison's EIN?
John C and Eunice B Morrison's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3310863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John C and Eunice B Morrison 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). John C and Eunice B Morrison funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-c-and-eunice-b-morrison-morg_f0b1cd40194b4d688dbadc1c2f7bbe48
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