Michael B Morrow Foundation
Michael B Morrow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Katy, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $100K.
Michael B Morrow Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael B Morrow Foundation gave $73K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,000
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,429
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,423,524
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael B Morrow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Twezimbe Africa Inc ($23K). Together the top 7 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael B Morrow Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $83K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twezimbe Africa Inc La Grange, KY | Unrestricted Donation | $22,500 |
| Myfriends Foundation Houston, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas Inc La Grange, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $6,500 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes Inc Austin, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $6,500 |
| Partners in Hope Austin, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $6,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc Austin, TX | Unrestricted Donation | $5,500 |
| Steamboat Training Adaptive Recreational Sports Steamboat Springs, CO | Unrestricted Donation | $5,500 |
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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 | $1,423,524 | $113,264 | $89,721 | $73,000 | 7 | $73,000 | $99,628 | $78,386 |
| 2024 | $1,399,981 | $56,091 | $85,840 | $70,000 | 8 | $70,000 | $42,762 | $72,768 |
| 2023 | $1,431,655 | $14,586 | $88,859 | $73,000 | 9 | $73,000 | $44,705 | $70,152 |
| 2022 | $1,506,774 | $82,587 | $101,604 | $83,000 | 9 | $83,000 | $66,350 | $73,034 |
| 2021 | $1,525,310 | $127,809 | $97,512 | $77,100 | 9 | — | $108,097 | $82,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael B Morrow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael B Morrow Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Morrow III
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$250 (2021) → $300 (2025)
Kellye Babin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$250 (2021) → $300 (2025)
Marlene Stirl
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $900 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Burleson (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $900, to Marlene Stirl (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael B Morrow Foundation
How much does Michael B Morrow Foundation give each year?
Michael B Morrow Foundation gave $73K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 8 grants.
What is Michael B Morrow Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael B Morrow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,500, and its average grant was $10,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael B Morrow Foundation give grants?
Michael B Morrow Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (31%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Michael B Morrow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael B Morrow Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael B Morrow Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael B Morrow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Twezimbe Africa Inc ($22,500), Myfriends Foundation ($20,000) and Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas Inc ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael B Morrow Foundation?
Michael B Morrow Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Michael B Morrow Foundation's EIN?
Michael B Morrow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0454125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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