M Edward Morris Foundation Inc
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing describes grant restrictions covering organizations that support animal care and protection, preservation of natural resources, and the health and welfare of human beings.
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M Edward Morris Foundation Inc gave $69K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,000
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,308
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $1,104,038
- -4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (53% 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 M Edward Morris Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its 2024 filing says to request an application. Grants are limited to organizations supporting animal care and protection, preservation of natural resources, and the health and welfare of human beings.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists August 1. That deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists August 1.
- Contact
Application contact: M Edward Morris Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 212 Carnegie Center Suite 400, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 896-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M Edward Morris Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Animal Care Fund ($9K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. New Jersey received 53% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 13%, Kentucky 9%, Massachusetts 8%, and Virginia 8%. Other listed recipients included organizations in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M Edward Morris Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $60K (2023) to $129K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Fund East Smithfield, PA | Rural transport program | $9,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Fdn Brown Mill, NJ | Hemodialysis Machine | $6,000 |
| College of New Jersey Fdn Ewing, NJ | Educational Opportunity Fd Promise Award | $6,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Inc Lexington, KY | Housing assistance | $6,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club Boston, MA | Highland Trail Network | $5,750 |
| NJ Audubon Society Bernardsville, NJ | Protecting and Conserving NJ Landscape | $5,750 |
| National Wildlife Association Reston, VA | General support | $5,750 |
| Sierra Club Fdn San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,750 |
| Animal Welfare Association Voorhees, NJ | Saving the animals | $5,000 |
| Capital Health Care System Trenton, NJ | Bicycle safety equipment | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,104,038 | $32,231 | $80,026 | $69,000 | 13 | $72,398 | $25,279 | $66,265 |
| 2023 | $1,152,505 | $45,176 | $70,203 | $60,000 | 13 | $60,422 | $38,799 | $59,130 |
| 2022 | $1,177,532 | $116,844 | $79,542 | $69,000 | 13 | $71,260 | $122,396 | $61,230 |
| 2021 | $1,125,163 | $155,946 | $98,410 | $75,000 | 13 | $76,440 | $135,876 | $69,998 |
| 2020 | $1,068,861 | $54,908 | $149,468 | $129,000 | 14 | — | $36,714 | $65,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Edward Morris Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $66K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It limits grants to organizations supporting animal care and protection, natural-resource preservation, and human health and welfare.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate these areas. The Appalachian Mountain Club describes its mission as promoting the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the Appalachian region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails. Animal Welfare Association says it works to eliminate animal suffering and improve the role of animals in people’s well-being. Associated Humane Societies describes itself as an animal sheltering organization that also operates a sanctuary for abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as building hope and transforming lives through service in Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $69,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $9,000, with a median of $5,750. Listed awards included $9,000 to Animal Care Fund for a rural transport program; $6,000 each to Deborah Hospital Foundation for a hemodialysis machine, the College of New Jersey Foundation for an educational opportunity award, and Christian Appalachian Project for housing assistance; and $5,750 each to Appalachian Mountain Club for its Highland Trail Network and NJ Audubon Society for protecting and conserving New Jersey’s landscape.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wendy Wolff Herbert, Elaine Calcote Britt Esq, and Laura M Pronesti as co-trustees.
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Calcote Britt Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura M Pronesti
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Wolff Herbert
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about M Edward Morris Foundation Inc
How much does M Edward Morris Foundation Inc give each year?
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc gave $69K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 13 grants.
What is M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,750, and its average grant was $5,308, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M Edward Morris Foundation Inc give grants?
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and Kentucky (9%).
Does M Edward Morris Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Animal Care Fund ($9,000), Deborah Hospital Fdn ($6,000) and College of New Jersey Fdn ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M Edward Morris Foundation Inc?
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M Edward Morris Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. It limits grants to organizations supporting animal care and protection, natural-resource preservation, and human health and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M Edward Morris Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's EIN?
M Edward Morris Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3469302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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). M Edward Morris Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-edward-morris-foundation-inc-morg_54e9bbb15f9e4983adbdc7387452c636
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