The Morabito Family Foundation
The Morabito Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $257K.
The Morabito Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morabito Family Foundation gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,286
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,462,585
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Morabito Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kids Meals Inc ($50K). Together the top 7 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Morabito Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 350% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Meals Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Legionares of Christ Roswell, GA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Epiphany of the Lord (St Vincent Depaul) Katy, TX | Emergency Assistance to Area Residents in Need | $10,000 |
| John Paul II Foundation Houston, TX | Continuing education for health care professionals, marriage and family classes, clergy initiatives | $10,000 |
| Paradisus DEI Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Emergency Aid Coalition Huston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Career Spring Bellaire, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,462,585 | $719,642 | $140,323 | $135,000 | 7 | $135,000 | $257,247 | $120,805 |
| 2024 | $1,883,266 | $506,666 | $116,375 | $110,000 | 6 | $110,000 | $70,019 | $87,013 |
| 2023 | $1,492,975 | $382,869 | $88,796 | $85,000 | 6 | $85,000 | $42,080 | $61,956 |
| 2022 | $1,198,902 | $527,587 | $30,466 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | $47,587 | $36,860 |
| 2021 | $701,781 | $327,740 | $22,650 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $27,740 | $26,394 |
| 2020 | $401,691 | $256,071 | $12,454 | $10,000 | 3 | — | $3,617 | $19,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morabito Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morabito Family Foundation is led by Philip A. Morabito, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip A. Morabito
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Audrey Morabito
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beverly Morabito
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Grace Morabito
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan R. Morabito
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 The Morabito Family Foundation
How much does The Morabito Family Foundation give each year?
The Morabito Family Foundation gave $135K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
What is The Morabito Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morabito Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morabito Family Foundation give grants?
The Morabito Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does The Morabito Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Morabito Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Morabito Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morabito Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kids Meals Inc ($50,000), Legionares of Christ ($35,000) and Epiphany of the Lord (St Vincent Depaul) ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morabito Family Foundation?
The Morabito Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Morabito Family Foundation's EIN?
The Morabito Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2817998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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