Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, history and cultural organizations, and organizations serving children and youth.
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc gave $128K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $127,700
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,385
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,094,515
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5745 Ogeechee Road, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 233-6970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Georgia Historical Society ($28K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 2% to Tennessee, 1% to New York, and 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2024) to $182K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Historical Society Savannah, GA | Support of operations for an educational and research institution | $27,500 |
| Loop It up Savannah Savannah, GA | Support of Operations for an Organization Benefiting Children | $20,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | Support of operations for an organization connecting people, history, and culture | $17,500 |
| Benedictine Military School Savannah, GA | Support of Operations for a School | $11,200 |
| United Way of Coastal Georgia Savannah, GA | Support of Local Non-Profit Organizations | $10,000 |
| Double D Foundation Black Creek, GA | Support of operations for an organization encouraging participation in shooting sports | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Savannah, GA | Support of operations for an organization benefiting children and youth | $5,000 |
| St Andrew's School Savannah, GA | Support of Operations for a School | $5,000 |
| St Vincent's Academy Savannah, GA | Support of Operations for a School | $5,000 |
| Baylor School Chattanooga, TN | Support of Operations for a School | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,094,515 | $167,225 | $159,959 | $127,700 | 20 | $127,700 | $140,398 | $124,324 |
| 2024 | $2,087,249 | $133,231 | $147,168 | $115,000 | 22 | $115,000 | $106,595 | $121,076 |
| 2023 | $2,076,186 | $51,627 | $214,570 | $182,300 | 26 | $182,300 | $19,357 | $116,239 |
| 2022 | $2,233,847 | $169,143 | $174,374 | $137,126 | 23 | $137,126 | $133,250 | $121,565 |
| 2021 | $2,238,003 | $402,674 | $177,526 | $141,725 | 24 | $141,725 | $366,873 | $141,530 |
| 2020 | $2,012,573 | $145,338 | $161,816 | $129,050 | 20 | — | $112,542 | $121,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, Georgia Historical Society describes its mission as collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history through education and research. Loop It Up Savannah says it provides programs designed to foster creativity, joy, possibility, and learning for children. Georgia Conservancy describes its mission as protecting Georgia through stewardship, conservation, and sustainable use of land and resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $127,700 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $27,500, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $27,500 to Georgia Historical Society, $20,000 to Loop It Up Savannah, $17,500 to Atlanta History Center, $11,200 to Benedictine Military School, and $10,000 to United Way of Coastal Georgia. Other grants included $5,000 each to Double D Foundation, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, St Andrew’s School, and St Vincent’s Academy. Baylor School, Georgia Conservancy, and Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation each received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Mary Reynolds Morrison as president; Mary Morrison Moore as secretary; Timothy Temple Moore as assistant secretary; Camille Warnell Morrison as assistant treasurer; and Howard J Morrison III as treasurer.
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc is led by Mary Reynolds Morrison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Reynolds Morrison
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Warnell Morrison
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Tr → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard J. Morrison III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Morrison Moore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Temple Moore
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Se → Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc
How much does Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc give each year?
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc gave $128K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 22 grants.
What is Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,385, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc give grants?
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (10 grants) and Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Operations for a School" (5 grants).
Who are Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Georgia Historical Society ($27,500), Loop It up Savannah ($20,000) and Atlanta History Center ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc?
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several areas. For example, Georgia Historical Society describes its mission as collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia history through education and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2173256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mary Lane Morrison Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mary-lane-morrison-foundation-inc-morg_08fd249e2a834eb28a0ab55acc8e5451
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