Morrissette Family Foundation Inc
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Springfield, Virginia. Its 2025 filing lists grantmaking to charitable organizations, with stated award restrictions covering Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morrissette Family Foundation Inc gave $234K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Virginia. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $233,700
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,437
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,208,839
- -7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (14 of 68, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morrissette Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
Send a letter with a full description of the charity to the foundation.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Morrissette Family Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 5801 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152
Phone: (703) 226-3295
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morrissette Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Kane Center ($20K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
365 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 365 grants of 365 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing states award restrictions for charitable organizations in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. By share of 2025 grant dollars, recipients in Virginia received 44%, Maryland 24%, and the District of Columbia 18%; recipients in Florida received 8% and those in New York 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morrissette Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 68 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $218K (2020) to $285K (2022). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kane Center Washington, DC | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Med Ctr Fdn Annapolis, MD | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation Fairfax, VA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| National Aquarium Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Safespot Fairfax, VA | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Afsp National Capital Area Chapter New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,208,839 | $72,489 | $312,832 | $233,700 | 68 | $241,700 | $92,666 | $266,598 |
| 2024 | $4,552,088 | $1,507,010 | $254,175 | $224,052 | 65 | $224,052 | $1,477,887 | $232,149 |
| 2023 | $3,298,934 | $124,096 | $277,604 | $245,902 | 74 | $245,902 | $105,589 | $224,282 |
| 2022 | $3,452,442 | $353,849 | $326,411 | $284,864 | 70 | $284,864 | $321,837 | $246,193 |
| 2021 | $3,425,004 | $423,267 | $273,217 | $238,738 | 88 | $238,738 | $388,944 | $285,747 |
| 2020 | $3,274,954 | $144,505 | $252,005 | $217,946 | 67 | — | $115,531 | $240,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morrissette Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $15,000 to Johns Hopkins University, whose stated work includes education and research across fields such as medicine, public health, engineering, and the arts and sciences. George Mason University Foundation received $15,000; it says it manages private gifts for the benefit of the university.
Other recipients describe a range of work. The National Aquarium says its mission is to connect people with nature and inspire care for the ocean planet. The Fairfax County Park Foundation says it raises private funds, obtains grants, and creates partnerships to support parks and related community needs. TruStar Youth Foundation describes work with local organizations to support children in areas including health care, mentoring, food insecurity, and mental health. Warrior Canine Connection says it supports recovering combat veterans and their families through service-dog training and placement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $233,700. Awards ranged from $200 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $20,000 each to The Kane Center and Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation; $15,000 each to George Mason University Foundation and Johns Hopkins University; and $12,000 to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation.
The filing says applications should be made by letter with a full description of the charity. It states that giving is not limited to preselected organizations and that awards are restricted to charitable organizations in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John D Morrissette as director; Donald J Morrissette as president and director; Kenneth Morrissette as chairman and treasurer; Arthur E Morrissette IV as director; and Kenneth Morrissette Jr as secretary and director.
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc is led by Donald J. Morrissette, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald J. Morrissette
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Morrissette
Chairman\treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Chairman\treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arthur E. Morrissette IV
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Morrissette
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Morrissette Jr.
Secretary & Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Morrissette Family Foundation Inc
How much does Morrissette Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc gave $234K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $224K across 65 grants.
What is Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,437, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morrissette Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Morrissette Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Fairfax, VA (5 grants), McLean, VA (5 grants) and Clifton, VA (4 grants).
Does Morrissette Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Kane Center ($20,000), Luminis Health Anne Arundel Med Ctr Fdn ($20,000) and George Mason University Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Morrissette Family Foundation Inc?
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (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 Morrissette Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included $15,000 to Johns Hopkins University, whose stated work includes education and research across fields such as medicine, public health, engineering, and the arts and sciences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morrissette Family Foundation Inc?
Send a letter with a full description of the charity to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morrissette Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1851621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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