Margaret T Morris Foundation

PRESCOTT, AZ EIN: 86-6057798

The Margaret T Morris Foundation is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. Established in 1967, it operates as an independent grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit work across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

+14.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

+8.7% YoY

Grant Count

95

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+8.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports the following priority areas:

  • Performing arts and cultural programs
  • Education, with emphasis on higher education
  • Youth and child welfare
  • Family planning
  • Medical research and education
  • Environmental protection
  • Animal welfare
  • Social services, particularly those benefiting individuals with disabilities

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona, California, and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

BreckenridgeChino ValleyCottonwoodFlagstaffGilbertGrand CanyonLa JollaMesaNew YorkPhoenixPrescottPrescott ValleyScottsdaleSedonaSee Schedule ASunnyvaleSuperiorTempeTucsonWilliams

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total assets: $2,214,374
  • Total giving: $1,547,279
  • Total revenues: $1,627,636
  • Total expenses: $1,663,564
  • Giving rate: 69.9% of assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$457K$915K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,214,374$1,927,925$2,569,149
Revenue$1,627,636$1,292,909$1,477,432
Expenses$1,663,564$1,550,745$1,253,445
Qualifying Distributions$1,611,091$1,498,948$1,192,334
Net Investment Income$1,575,163$1,238,922$1,441,528
Distributable Amount$1,802,433$1,611,598$1,510,501

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$387K$774K$1M$2M1 grants20201 grants202182 grants202295 grants202395 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

James Family Prescott YMCA$100KArizona State University…$60KArizona Friends of Foste…$50KEmbry-Riddle Aeronautica…$50KGreat Hearts Scottsdale …$30KAgape House of Prescott$25KChildsplay Theatre$25KCircle the City$20KCoalition for Compassion…$20KBallet AZ$15K

Grant Size Distribution

152 grants across all recorded years

140<$50K7$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's trustees are Thomas E. Polk and John T. Polk.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Thomas E PolkTrustee$50KJohn T PolkTrustee$20KStephen W PolkTrustee$20K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Thomas E PolkTrustee20$49,747
John T PolkTrustee10$19,748
Stephen W PolkTrustee10$19,748
Sheila PolkOffice Manager10

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 592 Prescott, AZ 86302-0592

Telephone: 480-630-5489

EIN: 86-6057798

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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