Margaret T Morris Foundation
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
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
Cities
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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas E Polk | Trustee | 20 | $49,747 |
| John T Polk | Trustee | 10 | $19,748 |
| Stephen W Polk | Trustee | 10 | $19,748 |
| Sheila Polk | Office Manager | 10 | — |
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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