Morris Institute
Morris Institute is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Caldwell, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K.
Morris Institute at a glance
In short: Morris Institute gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $6,378,944
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center Township Fire Dept ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Morris Institute gives
- Giving fell 44% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $16K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Center Township Fire Dept Beverly, OH | Assist in operation of firedepartment | $2,000 |
| Caldwell Volunteer Fire Co Caldwell, OH | Assist in operation of firedepartment | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,378,944 | $28,406 | $106,558 | $9,000 | 3 | — |
| 2024 | $6,457,096 | $876,137 | $230,096 | $15,000 | 3 | $668,391 |
| 2023 | $5,811,055 | $158,347 | $68,720 | $9,000 | 3 | $104,341 |
| 2022 | $5,721,428 | $149,350 | $120,093 | $16,000 | 3 | $52,535 |
| 2021 | $5,692,171 | $30,136 | $45,397 | $2,000 | 1 | $30,136 |
| 2020 | $5,707,432 | $15,557 | $89,120 | $9,000 | 3 | $15,557 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Morris Institute is led by Darren Watkins, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Darren Watkins
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Brenda Badertscher
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Badertscher
Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cody Garcelon
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Watkins
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Delores Winder (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Todd Winder (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Beth Morris Carver (2020) — Member
- Former: Larry Alford (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $7K, to Darren Watkins (President).
Frequently asked questions about Morris Institute
How much does Morris Institute give each year?
Morris Institute gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 3 grants.
What is Morris Institute's typical grant size?
Morris Institute's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Morris Institute give grants?
Morris Institute gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Morris Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Morris Institute's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Morris Institute?
Morris Institute reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What is Morris Institute?
Morris Institute is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Caldwell, OH. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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