Kim a Morton Private Foundation
Kim a Morton Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kingwood, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $13.1M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Kim a Morton Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Kim a Morton Private Foundation gave $13.1M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $4.4M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,130,064
- +911.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -78.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,376,688
- +4620.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000,000
- Primary geography
- California (50% 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 Kim a Morton Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of the Pacific ($6.6M). Together the top 3 received $13.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 27 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $868K (2023) to $13.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $13.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $2,000,000 for endowed scholarship, $2,000,000 for academic chairs, $2,000,000 for student athlete center, and $565,032 for student-athlete and sports medicine center. | $6,565,032 |
| St JUDE RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN | $1,000,000 for proton therapy, $5,000,000 for a new clinical center. | $6,000,000 |
| St JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Memphis, TN | General Purpose - Children's Care and Research | $565,032 |
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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 | — | $1,099,680 | $13,368,116 | $13,130,064 | 3 | $13,130,064 | $1,099,680 |
| 2024 | $11,814,094 | $3,729,797 | $814,547 | $1,297,916 | 14 | $1,297,916 | $3,729,797 |
| 2023 | $12,043,206 | $-431,964 | $265,578 | $868,355 | 10 | $868,355 | $265,692 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $107,376 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kim a Morton Private Foundation is led by Ken Fleming, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ken Fleming
President
On filings since 2021
8.5 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Joan Grajek
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $35K (2025)
Kathleen Kerr
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Kermit Breed
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $9K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Joan Grajek (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kim a Morton Private Foundation
How much does Kim a Morton Private Foundation give each year?
Kim a Morton Private Foundation gave $13.1M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 14 grants.
What is Kim a Morton Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Kim a Morton Private Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000,000, and its average grant was $4,376,688, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kim a Morton Private Foundation give grants?
Kim a Morton Private Foundation gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does Kim a Morton Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Kim a Morton Private Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Kim a Morton Private Foundation's EIN?
Kim a Morton Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2220326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Kim a Morton Private Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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