Morris Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CALDWELL, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $668K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$15K
+66.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+66.7% YoY
About Morris Institute
Based on IRS filings
Morris Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CALDWELL, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $668K.
Focus Areas
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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
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,457,096 | $5,811,055 | $5,721,428 |
| Revenue | $876,137 | $158,347 | $149,350 |
| Expenses | $230,096 | $68,720 | $120,093 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $668,391 | $104,341 | $52,535 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center Township Fire Dept ($6,000), Caldwell Exempted Village School District ($5,000), Caldwell Volunteer Fire Co ($4,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Exempted Village School District Caldwell, OH | Further educationof students | $5,000 |
| Center Township Fire Dept Beverly, OH | Assist in operation of firedepartment | $6,000 |
| Caldwell Volunteer Fire Co Caldwell, OH | Assist in operation of firedepartment | $4,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Watkins | President | 0.5 | — |
| James Badertscher | Member | 0.5 | — |
| Rebecca Watkins | Secr/Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Cody Garcelon | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| Brenda Badertscher | Member | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morris Institute?
Morris Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CALDWELL, OH. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Morris Institute?
As of 2024, Morris Institute holds $6.5M in total assets with $876K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $15K in 2024.
Where does Morris Institute operate?
Morris Institute has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Morris Institute award?
In 2024, Morris Institute awarded 3 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Morris Institute's EIN?
Morris Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1507917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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