Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc
MORRIS FAMILY CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Savannah and other locations.
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $36K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,500
- -93.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,550
- -93.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $166,835
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (77% 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 Family Charitable 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: 95 Skidaway Island Park Rd Apt 12, Savannah, GA 31411
Phone: (912) 598-7882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America's Second Harvest ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in Georgia, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Michigan. Georgia received 77% of grant dollars; Illinois received 7%, Washington, D.C. 6%, Virginia 6%, and Michigan 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 346% 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 $35K (2022) to $522K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Second Harvest Savannah, GA | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Savannah Voice Festival Savannah, GA | Financial Support | $8,000 |
| Savannah Philharmonic Savannah, GA | General Support | $7,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| The Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Financial Support | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Financial Support | $1,500 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Financial Support | $1,000 |
| Savannah Wind Symphony Pooler, GA | Financial Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $166,835 | $51,076 | $37,356 | $35,500 | 10 | $35,500 | $51,045 | $10,259 |
| 2023 | $153,115 | $28,880 | $526,820 | $521,500 | 9 | $521,500 | $28,843 | $17,968 |
| 2022 | $651,055 | $128,501 | $40,935 | $34,500 | 14 | $34,500 | $123,849 | $34,411 |
| 2021 | $563,489 | $118,104 | $48,180 | $39,200 | 20 | $40,235 | $111,905 | $37,352 |
| 2020 | $493,565 | $52,222 | $47,018 | $40,000 | 22 | — | $45,204 | $31,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts organizations, universities, a food organization, and advocacy organizations. For example, Savannah Voice Festival describes its mission as bringing classical vocal music to Savannah through concerts, educational programs, and community events; Savannah Philharmonic describes its mission as enriching the community through orchestral performances and promoting appreciation of the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $35,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,750. Among the largest were $10,000 to America’s Second Harvest in Savannah, $8,000 to Savannah Voice Festival, and $7,500 to Savannah Philharmonic. Other listed grants included $2,500 to the University of Illinois Foundation and $2,000 to The Leadership Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
G Ronald Morris is listed as President/Tr on the 2024 filing.
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by G. Ronald Morris, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
G. Ronald Morris
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret H. Morris (2020–2022) — Vice President & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $36K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $522K across 9 grants.
What is Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,550, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (7%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (8 grants).
Who are Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include America's Second Harvest ($10,000), Savannah Voice Festival ($8,000) and Savannah Philharmonic ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $167K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts organizations, universities, a food organization, and advocacy organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris Family Charitable 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 Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morris Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2556830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morris Family Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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