Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation

TOPEKA, KS EIN: 48-1077121

The Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Topeka, Kansas. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting organizations that encourage the healthy development and well-being of persons and animals.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$37.8M

-4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.3M

+30.8% YoY

Grant Count

-42.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$193K

+129.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports only pre-selected organizations that encourage the healthy development and well-being of persons and animals, and that are personally known by the donors.

Primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Human Services
Animal Health Research
Children's Education Programs
Disability Services

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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How to Apply

** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Oregon, and Missouri, with a significant concentration of grants to Topeka-based organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $7.3M (65%)

Colorado $2.5M (22%)

Missouri $538K (5%)

Oregon $353K (3%)

New York $295K (3%)

Texas $123K (1%)

California $94K (1%)

District of Columbia $37K (0%)

+1 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Kansas Missouri North Carolina New York Oregon Texas

Cities

AspenBeverly HillsBrooklynChapel HillDenverDurhamEugeneKansas CityLawrenceLos AngelesNew YorkOverland ParkPortlandSan AntonioSan FranciscoSanta MonicaSouth WalesSt LouisTopekaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

2024: $37,815,814
2021: $40.3 million
2019: $40.9 million
2018: $43.0 million

Annual Giving:

2024: $2,315,500
2021: $2.5 million
2019: $2.7 million
2018: $2.6 million

Revenue (2024):

Total revenues: $1,213,829
Investment income and dividends: $534,005

Expenses (2024):

Total expenses: $2,873,662

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$37,815,814	$39,515,650	$40,118,288
Revenue	$1,213,829	$1,641,398	$3,491,046
Expenses	$2,873,662	$2,244,036	$2,878,904
Qualifying Distributions	$2,315,500	$1,769,850	$2,268,150
Net Investment Income	$655,667	$1,167,211	$2,880,292
Distributable Amount	$2,123,279	$2,107,750	$2,224,010

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

136 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of the Topeka Zoo ($1,100,000), Kansas Children's Service League ($300,000), Kansas Children's Discovery Center ($205,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Kansas Children's Service League Topeka, KS	Restorative Education	$300,000
Topeka Symphony Topeka, KS	Performance Arts	$35,000
Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka, KS	Children's Education Programs	$205,000
Street Dog Coalition Topeka, KS	Veterinary Support for Companion Animals	$15,000
Greater Kansas City Community Found Kansas City, MO	Public Charity Support	$200,000
KU Endowment Association Kansas City, KS	Gateway Project	$12,500
Stormont Vail Hospital Foundation Topeka, KS	Public Health Services	$30,000
First United Methodist Church Topeka, KS	Religious Education	$98,000
CASA of Shawnee County Topeka, KS	Advocacy for abused children	$20,000
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR	Public Charity Support	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustee: Bette M. Morris

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bette M Morris	President	10	—

Contact Information

Address: 5500 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606-2332

Telephone: 785-273-5055

EIN: 48-1077121

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation fund?

The foundation supports only pre-selected organizations that encourage the healthy development and well-being of persons and animals, and that are personally known by the donors. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Human Services • Animal Health Research • Children's Education Programs • Disability Services

How do I apply for a grant from Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation?

**Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. **Grant Activity:** • **2024:** 37 grants totaling approximately $2.3 million • **2021:** 34 grants totaling $2.5 million • **2019:** 37 grants totaling $2.7 million • **2018:** 42 grants totaling $2.6 million **Grant Sizes:** • Typical award range: $1,500–$1,125,000 • Median grant (2021): $10,000 • Grant range (2021): $1,000–$1,000,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Friends of the Topeka Zoo - $1,100,000 (…

Where does Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kansas, Oregon, and Missouri, with a significant concentration of grants to Topeka-based organizations.

What size grants does Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $193K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation's EIN?

Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1077121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.