The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation
Receive and maintain funds to provide support to exempt organizations under irc sec 501(c)(3).
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation gave $2.7M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $383K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,680,000
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $382,857
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Total assets
- $7,748,192
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Christian University ($2.2M across 3 grants). Together the top 4 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 34 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $1.7M (2021) to $3.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Christian University Houston, TX | Support Cost of Building on University Campus | $2,000,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | Support Cost of Building on Hospital Campus | $200,000 |
| Second Baptist Church Houston, TX | General Support - Religious Activities | $120,000 |
| Houston Christian University Houston, TX | General Support - Educational Activities | $120,000 |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation Houston, TX | Support cost of assets for life flight fleet expansion | $120,000 |
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | Maintenance and Renovation Costs of Building on Campus | $60,000 |
| Houston Christian University Houston, TX | Support Cost of Building on University Campus | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,748,192 | $3,162,674 | $2,810,993 | $2,680,000 | 7 | $962,674 |
| 2023 | $7,396,511 | $2,747,066 | $2,513,987 | $2,337,570 | 6 | $547,066 |
| 2022 | $7,163,432 | $2,185,889 | $2,816,529 | $2,700,000 | 7 | $-14,111 |
| 2021 | $7,794,072 | $2,281,793 | $1,782,760 | $1,662,146 | 7 | $1,081,793 |
| 2020 | $7,295,039 | $4,135,730 | $4,012,247 | $3,898,800 | 7 | $685,730 |
About The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation is a public charity, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $963K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation is led by Caralisa Simon, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caralisa Simon
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Clements Jr.
Trustee & Chairman
Chief Financial Officer → Trustee & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Archie Dunham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlotta Coffman
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Currin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Neeson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Barton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Stanley Williams (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Stewart Morris (2020–2023) — Trustee & Chairman
- Former: Brian Dean (2020) — Trustee
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 The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation
How much does The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation give each year?
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation gave $2.7M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 6 grants.
What is The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $120,000, and its average grant was $382,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation give grants?
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Christian University ($2,180,000 across 3 grants), Memorial Hermann Foundation ($320,000 across 2 grants) and Second Baptist Church ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation?
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation's EIN?
The Joella and Stewart Morris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0632523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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