Morrison Family Charitable
Morrison Family Charitable is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $567K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $65K.
Morrison Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Morrison Family Charitable gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $566,976
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Morrison Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Transitional School ($11K). Together the top 7 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Morrison Family Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Transitional School Portland, OR | Education | $11,000 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy Seaside, OR | Nature Conservation | $11,000 |
| The Shadow Project Portland, OR | Education | $11,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | Education | $10,500 |
| Friends of the Children Portland, OR | Education | $9,500 |
| Deschutes Basin Land Trust Bend, OR | Nature Conservation | $8,500 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival Ashland, OR | Education | $8,500 |
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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 | $566,976 | $64,615 | $78,195 | $70,000 | 7 | $77,554 | $64,615 | $41,499 |
| 2023 | $589,032 | $296,723 | $75,259 | $60,000 | 6 | $74,025 | $48,394 | $24,374 |
| 2022 | $377,718 | $43,453 | $70,789 | $64,000 | 7 | $70,192 | $43,453 | $26,593 |
| 2021 | $419,830 | $45,728 | $72,522 | $65,000 | 6 | $71,260 | $45,166 | $31,812 |
| 2020 | $455,418 | $45,249 | $65,125 | $59,000 | 6 | — | $45,249 | $28,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morrison Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Morrison Family Charitable is led by Hugh Morrison, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugh Morrison
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Ramsey Nevius
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Morrison
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ella Morrison
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Morrison
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Morrison Family Charitable
How much does Morrison Family Charitable give each year?
Morrison Family Charitable gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 6 grants.
What is Morrison Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Morrison Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $10,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Morrison Family Charitable give grants?
Morrison Family Charitable gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).
Does Morrison Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Morrison Family Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Morrison Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Morrison Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Community Transitional School ($11,000), North Coast Land Conservancy ($11,000) and The Shadow Project ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morrison Family Charitable?
Morrison Family Charitable reported $567K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Morrison Family Charitable's EIN?
Morrison Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0831911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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