The Morrell Foundation
The Morrell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Latham, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $84K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Morrell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morrell Foundation gave $3K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $750), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $750
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $84,065
- +78.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% 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 Morrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Environmental Defense Fund ($750). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Morrell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $3K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Donation | $750 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Donation | $750 |
| The Community Hospice Foundation Albany, NY | Donation | $750 |
| Things of My Very Own Inc Schenectady, NY | Donation | $750 |
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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 | $84,065 | $42,048 | $5,034 | $3,000 | 4 | $3,000 | $2,176 | $2,825 |
| 2024 | $47,051 | $22,300 | $4,720 | $3,000 | 4 | $3,000 | $3 | $1,516 |
| 2023 | $29,471 | $18,582 | $2,035 | $2,000 | 4 | $2,000 | $1 | $762 |
| 2022 | $14,484 | $15,484 | $2,560 | $1,000 | 4 | $1,000 | — | $59 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morrell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morrell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James J. Morrell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathleen E. Morrell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Morrell Foundation
How much does The Morrell Foundation give each year?
The Morrell Foundation gave $3K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is The Morrell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morrell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morrell Foundation give grants?
The Morrell Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Morrell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Morrell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is The Morrell Foundation?
The Morrell Foundation reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Morrell Foundation's EIN?
The Morrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6946635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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