Morris Graves Foundation
Morris Graves Foundation is a private foundation, based in Loleta, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $275. Net investment income was $42K.
Morris Graves Foundation at a glance
In short: Morris Graves Foundation gave $275 across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $137.5), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275
- -35.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $138
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $138
- Total assets
- $2,302,153
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Morris Graves Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northcoast Childrens Services ($150). Together the top 2 received $275.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Morris Graves Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $275 (2025) to $575 (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $275.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northcoast Childrens Services Arcata, CA | Sustain the Arts | $150 |
| Loleta Vol Fire Dept Loleta, CA | Sustain the Arts | $125 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,302,153 | $70,469 | $95,748 | $275 | 2 | $77,807 | $42,313 |
| 2024 | $2,291,836 | $66,712 | $109,763 | $425 | 4 | $91,195 | $43,737 |
| 2023 | $2,293,786 | $68,770 | $99,748 | $575 | 4 | $81,630 | $37,378 |
| 2022 | $2,288,100 | $73,088 | $101,851 | $575 | 4 | $83,372 | $48,797 |
| 2021 | $2,454,252 | $14,075 | $89,808 | $290 | 2 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Morris Graves Foundation is led by Robert Yarber, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Yarber
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gregory Mark Fields
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Vance Greenway
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Desiree Yarber
Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2025)
Lawrence Fong
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer & Secretary → Director & Treasurer, 2022
Director & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 $8K, to Desiree Yarber (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Morris Graves Foundation
How much does Morris Graves Foundation give each year?
Morris Graves Foundation gave $275 across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $425 across 4 grants.
How large is Morris Graves Foundation?
Morris Graves Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
Where does Morris Graves Foundation operate?
Morris Graves Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Morris Graves Foundation's EIN?
Morris Graves Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0445017. 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
Live grants for the work Morris Graves Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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