Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust
The Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust is a public charity based in Selma, Alabama. Formed in 2020, it states that it supports other public charities and reported making 11 grants totaling $150,000 in 2023.
Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust at a glance
In short: Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust gave $150K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $14K). 82% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $150,000
- +114.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $13,636
- -22.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,203,986
- -5.0% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust
- How to Apply
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The trust’s filing says the governing body receives applications from organizations requesting grant money, reviews them, and selects recipients for the year. It does not specify application materials or restrictions.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1306, Selma, AL 36702-1306
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was St Pauls Episcopal Church ($60K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 18% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 150% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 79% 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 filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $150K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | — | $60,000 |
| Vaughan Community Health | — | $15,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | — | $15,000 |
| Sabra Sanctuary Inc | — | $10,000 |
| Selma Air Inc | — | $10,000 |
| Special Years Plus | — | $10,000 |
| Selma Area Food Bank | — | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | — | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army | — | $5,000 |
| UAB Mobile Clinic | — | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,203,986 | $60,766 | $176,602 | $150,000 | 11 | — | $60,766 | — |
| 2022 | $2,319,822 | $65,915 | $92,321 | $70,000 | 4 | $91,617 | $29,851 | $115,573 |
| 2021 | $2,346,228 | $115,610 | $124,074 | $100,000 | 6 | $122,890 | $43,426 | $115,737 |
| 2020 | $2,354,692 | $64,342 | $76,946 | $60,000 | 7 | — | $42,018 | $10,615 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s stated mission is to “support other public charities.” Its 2023 filing says supported organizations apply for grants each year and that the governing body selects organizations based on their needs. The listed 2023 recipients include churches, health and social-service organizations, food and housing organizations, and disaster-relief organizations; the filing does not provide their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust gave 11 grants totaling $150,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $60,000 to St Pauls Episcopal Church; $15,000 each to Vaughan Community Health and United Way of Central Alabama; and $10,000 each to Sabra Sanctuary Inc, Selma Air Inc, Special Years Plus, and Selma Area Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists William Trippe, Stephen Posey, Ralph Hobbs, and Arthur Duncan as board members.
Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Arthur Duncan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Posey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Trippe
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Hobbs
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Grace Hobbs (2020) — Board Chariwoman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust
How much does Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust give each year?
Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust gave $150K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $70K across 4 grants.
What is Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust's typical grant size?
Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,636, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust that year got $15K on average.
Who are Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust's largest grantees?
Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust's largest 2023 grantees include St Pauls Episcopal Church ($60,000), Vaughan Community Health ($15,000) and United Way of Central Alabama ($15,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust?
Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $61K.
What does Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust fund?
The trust’s stated mission is to “support other public charities.” Its 2023 filing says supported organizations apply for grants each year and that the governing body selects organizations based on their needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust?
The trust’s filing says the governing body receives applications from organizations requesting grant money, reviews them, and selects recipients for the year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust's EIN?
Louis Edward Morris and Erin Vaughan Morris Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6811521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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