Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation
The Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation is a private foundation based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It makes contributions to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation at a glance
In short: Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation gave $241K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Kentucky. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $241,090
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +39.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,534
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,464
- Total assets
- $3,400,790
- -6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (16 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Julia Wedge as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Julia Wedge
Mailing address: 1430 Euclid Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: (270) 791-0109
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Kentucky University - HAF ($43K). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 107 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The remaining reported shares were Maryland (8%), Ohio (5%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Iowa (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 32 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 693% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $2.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University - HAF Bowling Green, KY | Financial Support | $42,778 |
| Presbyterian Church Bowling Green, KY | Financial Support | $26,882 |
| WKU-Red Towel Bowling Green, KY | Financial Support | $26,000 |
| Center for Corageous Kids Scottsville, KY | Financial Support | $20,800 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Warren County Schools Bowling Green, KY | Financial Support | $13,174 |
| Life Spring Chruch Harrison, OH | Financial Support | $11,000 |
| Hospice of Southern Kentucky Bowling Green, KY | Financial Support | $10,500 |
| Grace Church Bethlehem Bethlehem, PA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Arts of Southern KY Bowling Green, KY | Financial Support | $8,335 |
Ready to take the next step with Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,400,790 | $421,271 | $661,222 | $241,090 | 32 | $451,156 | — | $226,708 |
| 2023 | $3,639,505 | $492,500 | $600,890 | $130,666 | 23 | $365,780 | — | $209,838 |
| 2022 | $3,758,861 | $597,831 | $669,067 | $197,918 | 20 | $426,284 | — | $284,547 |
| 2021 | $3,830,367 | $293,904 | $460,379 | $30,389 | 16 | $231,912 | — | $245,396 |
| 2020 | $5,462,342 | $348,063 | $2,783,765 | $2,530,108 | 16 | — | $226,819 | $228,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $227K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational, religious, health-related, and community organizations. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Hospice of Southern Kentucky says it provides compassionate care and support for terminally ill people, while Alley Cat Advocates says it works for the humane treatment of unowned cats.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $241,090. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $42,778, with a median of $2,464. Among the largest grants were $42,778 to Western Kentucky University - HAF, $26,882 to Presbyterian Church, $26,000 to WKU-Red Towel, $20,800 to Center for Courageous Kids, and $20,000 to the American Cancer Society. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as financial support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia A. Wedge as president and Paul D. Wedge Jr., Caroline Wedge, Michael Spencer, Paul Spencer, and Matthew Spencer as directors.
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation is led by Julia A. Wedge, President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia A. Wedge
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $305K (2024)
Caroline Wedge
Director
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $14K (2024)
Matthew Spencer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Michael Spencer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Paul D. Wedge Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$140K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Paul Spencer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Baylor Wedge (2020) — Director
- Former: Jody H. Wedge (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul D. Wedge III (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $305K, to Julia a Wedge (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation
How much does Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation give each year?
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation gave $241K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 23 grants.
What is Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's typical grant size?
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,464, and its average grant was $7,534, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation give grants?
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (8%) and Ohio (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bowling Green, KY (21 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (32 grants).
Who are Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's largest grantees?
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Western Kentucky University - HAF ($42,778), Presbyterian Church ($26,882) and WKU-Red Towel ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation?
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for educational, religious, health-related, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation?
The foundation 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 Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's EIN?
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1267321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Kentucky
Kentucky Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Smurfit Westrock US Foundation
Atlanta, GA
The Smurfit Westrock US Foundation funds sustainable nonprofit projects in health and nutrition, education, basic care, and reducing inequalities, in communities where Smurfit Westrock operates. Its giving varies widely: it awarded $9,298 in 2023, compared with $6.6 million across 3,633 grants in 2022. It accepts applications year-round through an online form.
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$9K
Chrysalis Ventures Foundation
San Diego, CA
Assets
$80K
Grants
12
Total Given
$8K
Agilent Technologies Foundation
Santa Clara, CA
Agilent Technologies Foundation funds environmental work on safe water, air quality, food supplies and climate change, as well as STEM education and economic opportunity for underrepresented communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000 and ranged from $5,000 to $2,166,500; most grant dollars went to Delaware, with some support elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$596K
Grants
20
Total Given
$5.0M
Acme-McCrary & Sapona Foundation Inc
Asheboro, NC
The foundation supports organizations working in areas such as community services, education, health, youth, and culture, with gifts normally limited to organizations in Randolph County, North Carolina. In 2025 it awarded grants of $500 to $21,000, with a median of $1,000; it accepts requests by letter describing the organization and the proposed purpose or activity.
Assets
$776K
Grants
22
Total Given
$67K
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Kentucky
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morris-and-dorothy-haskins-foundation-morg_d61a4b664ce94901901a2c718b6be293
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_611267321_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Morris \& Dorothy Haskins Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/morris-and-dorothy-haskins-foundation-morg_d61a4b664ce94901901a2c718b6be293},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-21. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Morris & Dorothy Haskins Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?