Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a university, medical and health-related organizations, and schools.
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable at a glance
In short: Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable gave $142K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,694
- +82.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,169
- -81.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,332,826
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3505 Princeton Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 460-2764
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Epilepsy Foundation ($48K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maryland (34%), Texas (21%), North Carolina (14%), New York (14%), and Connecticut (10%). The listed 2025 recipients also included organizations in Georgia and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable gives
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $142K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy Foundation Bowie, MD | General Endowment | $47,796 |
| SS Joachim Anne School Queens Village, NY | General Endowment | $20,000 |
| Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CT | General Endowment | $13,898 |
| Children's Cancer Fund Farmers Branch, TX | General Endowment | $10,000 |
| Highpoint University High Point, NC | President's Council | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | College Fund | $10,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | General Endowment | $10,000 |
| Aging Mind Foundation Dallas, TX | General Endowment | $10,000 |
| UGA Parent's Leadership Council Athens, GA | General Endowment | $5,000 |
| WL Parent's Leadership Council Lexington, VA | General Endowment | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,332,826 | $-574,549 | $157,166 | $141,694 | 10 | $141,694 | — | $100,263 |
| 2024 | $2,747,874 | $-271,234 | $83,059 | $77,796 | 1 | $77,796 | — | $138,467 |
| 2023 | $3,102,167 | $16,474 | $83,771 | $51,750 | 3 | $72,627 | $9,904 | $42,082 |
| 2022 | $3,120,562 | $334,473 | $72,679 | $67,250 | 5 | $67,250 | $329,044 | $39,409 |
| 2021 | $2,556,588 | $168 | $142,018 | $138,750 | 5 | — | $168 | $38,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable reported a distributable amount of $100K 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 in education, health, and other charitable areas. Wake Forest University describes its mission as pursuing excellence in liberal arts and graduate and professional education. Southwestern Medical Foundation says it is committed to developing and improving medical education, medical research, and patient care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $141,694. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $47,796, with a median of $10,000. It reported grants totaling $77,796 across one grant in 2024 and $51,750 across three grants in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $47,796 to Epilepsy Foundation, $20,000 to SS Joachim Anne School, and $13,898 to Yale University School of Medicine. Other grants included $10,000 each to Children’s Cancer Fund, Highpoint University, Wake Forest University, Southwestern Medical Foundation, and Aging Mind Foundation, and $5,000 each to UGA Parent’s Leadership Council and WL Parent’s Leadership Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Claire Morrow, Donna M Morrow Esq, Kim Laguzza, Tracy M Bundy, and Joseph H Morrow as trustees.
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claire Morrow
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna M. Morrow Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy M. Bundy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph H. Morrow
Trustee
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Laguzza
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kim A. Morrow (2021–2023) — Trustee
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 Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable
How much does Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable give each year?
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable gave $142K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 1 grant.
What is Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's typical grant size?
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,169, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable give grants?
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's top state is Maryland, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and North Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's largest grantees?
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Epilepsy Foundation ($47,796), SS Joachim Anne School ($20,000) and Yale University School of Medicine ($13,898), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable?
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in education, health, and other charitable areas. Wake Forest University describes its mission as pursuing excellence in liberal arts and graduate and professional education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable?
The foundation states on its 2023 filing 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 Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's EIN?
Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3326900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Joseph J and Claire Morrow Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-j-and-claire-morrow-charitable-morg_dead14ee33fb4d219739fd619eab2777
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