Ron Morris Family Foundation
The Ron Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a Sarasota hospital foundation, an animal rescue organization, and organizations working in areas such as food assistance, medical research, and government accountability.
Ron Morris Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ron Morris Family Foundation gave $100K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,091
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,217,395
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% 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 Ron Morris Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1233 N Gulfstream Ave Ph-3, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 366-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ron Morris Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 46 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Florida (84%). Other recipient-state shares were Tennessee (5%), New York (5%), Washington, DC (3%), and Maryland (1%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Texas and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ron Morris Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $70K (2021) to $104K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation Sarasota, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Animal Rescue Coalition Sarasota, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Sarasota, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Tidwell Hospice Foundation Sarasota, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,217,395 | $185,361 | $121,422 | $100,000 | 11 | $101,666 | $65,605 | $86,866 |
| 2024 | $1,153,456 | $70,982 | $103,625 | $85,000 | 9 | $86,667 | $54,024 | $78,747 |
| 2023 | $1,186,099 | $229,319 | $122,269 | $104,000 | 13 | $105,642 | $42,692 | $73,616 |
| 2022 | $1,079,049 | $146,172 | $94,924 | $76,000 | 5 | $77,618 | $43,866 | $74,300 |
| 2021 | $1,027,801 | $149,016 | $87,289 | $70,000 | 8 | — | $48,345 | $72,966 |
| 2020 | $966,074 | $41,760 | $91,375 | $77,050 | 9 | — | $29,965 | $62,565 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ron Morris Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation, Animal Rescue Coalition, First United Methodist Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and other charitable organizations. Animal Rescue Coalition describes its mission as providing access to affordable spay/neuter surgeries and wellness for animals and the people who love them. St. Jude says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. All Faiths Food Bank describes its work as providing healthy solutions to end hunger in its community. Judicial Watch says it promotes integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law. The American Heart Association describes its mission as being a force for longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $100,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest reported grants were $50,000 to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation, $20,000 to Animal Rescue Coalition, and $10,000 to First United Methodist Church, all in Sarasota. Other grants included $5,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and $3,000 each to All Faiths Food Bank and Judicial Watch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dorothea Morris, Lesley-Ann Morris, and David-John Morris as trustees.
Ron Morris Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David-John Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothea Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lesley-Ann Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Ron Morris Family Foundation
How much does Ron Morris Family Foundation give each year?
Ron Morris Family Foundation gave $100K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 9 grants.
What is Ron Morris Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ron Morris Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,091, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ron Morris Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ron Morris Family Foundation give grants?
Ron Morris Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (5%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (5 grants).
Does Ron Morris Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ron Morris Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ron Morris Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ron Morris Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation ($50,000), Animal Rescue Coalition ($20,000) and First United Methodist Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ron Morris Family Foundation?
Ron Morris Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ron Morris Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Sarasota Memorial Hospital Foundation, Animal Rescue Coalition, First United Methodist Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ron Morris Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Ron Morris Family Foundation's EIN?
Ron Morris Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3693581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ron Morris Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Ron Morris Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ron-morris-family-foundation-morg_ff043259d554426c814bf4507134fb0c
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