Morris Family Foundation Inc
Morris Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 34 grants totaling $435,900 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Jewish community life, education, and history and culture.
Morris Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morris Family Foundation Inc gave $436K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $435,900
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,821
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,800,371
- +13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (64% 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 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: 1266 W Paces Ferry Rd 615, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 240-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($76K). Together the top 10 received $289K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 256 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Georgia (64%), Tennessee (11%), New York (10%), Indiana (5%), and Louisiana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morris Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 34 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
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 $317K (2020) to $555K (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $76,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Friends of Jewish Spectator Inc Lawrence, NY | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $37,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Ctr of Atlanta Dunwoody, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $35,000 |
| Ga State University Foundation-Gilee Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $25,000 |
| Georgia Commission on the Holocaust Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $25,000 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $21,200 |
| Atlanta Jewish Life Foundation Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $20,000 |
| Chabad of North Fulton Alpharetta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Atlanta, GA | Support the Charitable Purpose of the Recipient Organization | $15,000 |
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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 | $10,800,371 | $1,469,902 | $554,950 | $435,900 | 34 | $485,197 | $406,439 | $519,606 |
| 2023 | $9,479,010 | $224,420 | $732,372 | $555,170 | 52 | $680,433 | $250,325 | $445,298 |
| 2022 | $9,129,949 | $2,251,474 | $661,184 | $473,168 | 53 | $609,541 | $199,446 | $408,517 |
| 2021 | $9,014,182 | $333,896 | $481,477 | $328,092 | 50 | $432,018 | $287,499 | $421,005 |
| 2020 | $7,934,284 | $2,018,875 | $446,191 | $317,042 | 67 | — | $94,118 | $290,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $520K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting Jewish communities and education, providing college-preparatory education, and preserving and teaching the history of World War II. For example, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta describes its work as bringing Jewish people together to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish education, and build connections to Jewish life. Woodward Academy describes itself as providing college-preparatory education for students from pre-K through grade 12.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $435,900. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $76,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $76,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, $50,000 to Vanderbilt University (an individual recipient), $37,000 to Friends of Jewish Spectator Inc, $35,000 to Marcus Jewish Community Ctr of Atlanta, and $25,000 each to Georgia State University Foundation-Gilee and Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as supporting the charitable purpose of each recipient organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Morris as chairman; Belinda Morris as director; Frederick Slagle as secretary/treasurer; and Andrew Suss and Jacqueline M Morris as trustees.
Morris Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael Morris, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Morris
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Andrew Suss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Belinda Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline M. Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Slagle
Secretary & Treasuer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $18K, to Michael Morris (Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Morris Family Foundation Inc
How much does Morris Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Morris Family Foundation Inc gave $436K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $555K across 52 grants.
What is Morris Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morris Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,821, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morris Family Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Morris Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Morris Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (11%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (19 grants).
Who are Morris Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morris Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta ($76,000), Friends of Jewish Spectator Inc ($37,000) and Marcus Jewish Community Ctr of Atlanta ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morris Family Foundation Inc?
Morris Family Foundation Inc reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $485K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $520K (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 does Morris Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting Jewish communities and education, providing college-preparatory education, and preserving and teaching the history of World War II. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris Family 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morris Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2396544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morris Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Morris Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morris-family-foundation-inc-morg_18382d17844848b88b6e26d41fe5d4fa
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