The Morris Family Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since July 2000 and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.8M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$436K
-21.5% YoY
Grant Count
34
-34.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+20.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, New York, and California.
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but specific figures not disclosed in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $10,800,371
- Total giving: $435,900
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $9.48 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Revenue: $224,000
- Expenses: $732,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,800,371 | $9,479,010 | $9,129,949 |
| Revenue | $1,469,902 | $224,420 | $2,251,474 |
| Expenses | $554,950 | $732,372 | $661,184 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $485,197 | $680,433 | $609,541 |
| Net Investment Income | $406,439 | $250,325 | $199,446 |
| Distributable Amount | $519,606 | $445,298 | $408,517 |
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
234 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was established in 1998 in Georgia by Bernard Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot. Bernard and Billi Marcus have committed to The Giving Pledge, pledging to give away at least half of their wealth to philanthropy.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MORRIS | CHAIRMAN | 10 | $18,000 |
| BELINDA MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK SLAGLE | SECRETARY/TREASUER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW SUSS | TRUSTEE | 5 | $12,000 |
| JACQUELINE M MORRIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1266 W Paces Ferry Rd NW # 615, Atlanta, GA 30327-2306
Telephone: 404-240-7700
EIN: 58-2396544
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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