Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation
The Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation is a private foundation based in Laguna Beach, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $223,994 to charitable organizations.
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation at a glance
In short: Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation gave $224K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $223,994
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,182
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $2,882,996
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 292 Agate Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone: (410) 580-3172
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Easter Seals Southern California ($33K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to North Carolina, 11% to Colorado, and 11% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $224K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Southern California Irvine, CA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $33,164 |
| His Heart Missions Mooresville, NC | To Support the Organization's Programs | $30,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation Golden, CO | To Support the Organization's Programs | $25,000 |
| Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal, VA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $25,000 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $17,000 |
| Axeals Foundation San Pedro, CA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna Beach Water Polo Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $10,000 |
| Surfers Healing Foundation San Juan Capistrano, CA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $10,000 |
| The Autism Community in Action Irvine, CA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $10,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Orange, CA | To Support the Organization's Programs | $8,480 |
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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 | $2,882,996 | $107,398 | $254,680 | $223,994 | 22 | $223,994 | $114,205 | $155,927 |
| 2023 | $2,995,962 | $89,742 | $228,084 | $201,005 | 19 | $201,005 | $104,809 | $136,032 |
| 2022 | $3,142,776 | $160,494 | $200,987 | $178,500 | 16 | $178,500 | $144,506 | $161,804 |
| 2021 | $3,196,614 | $141,023 | $22,418 | — | — | $1 | $123,474 | $181,889 |
| 2020 | $3,387,598 | $300,451 | $107,451 | $86,500 | 12 | — | $284,240 | $144,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover disability inclusion and services, education, pediatric care and research, ALS awareness and treatment, youth water polo, autism-family support, and advocacy for children under juvenile-court protection.
For example, Easter Seals Southern California describes its work as advancing disability inclusion and access through services and community support. The Colorado School of Mines Foundation says it supports the university, its academic programs, and students. CHOC Foundation says it supports clinical and nonclinical services, medical education, research, and related pediatric fields.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $223,994 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $33,164, with a median grant of $5,250.
Among the largest reported grants were $33,164 to Easter Seals Southern California; $30,000 to His Heart Missions; $25,000 each to Colorado School of Mines Foundation and Randolph-Macon Academy; and $17,000 to CHOC Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 each to axeALS Foundation, Laguna Beach Water Polo Foundation, Surfers Healing Foundation, and The Autism Community in Action, and $8,480 to Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur N Morris IV and Claudia M Villamizar as trustees.
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia M. Villamizar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$700 (2024)
Arthur N. Morris IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $700, to Claudia M Villamizar (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation
How much does Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation give each year?
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation gave $224K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $201K across 19 grants.
What is Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's typical grant size?
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $10,182, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation give grants?
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Laguna Beach, CA (4 grants), Irvine, CA (3 grants), Orange, CA (3 grants) and Mammoth Lakes, CA (2 grants).
Does Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Programs" (22 grants).
Who are Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's largest grantees?
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Easter Seals Southern California ($33,164), His Heart Missions ($30,000) and Colorado School of Mines Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation?
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's EIN?
Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4684585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/newth-and-claudia-morris-foundation-morg_fd475328abb74d0c9c869c3b4d1f54fc
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