The Morris a and Clarisse B
The Morris A and Clarisse B is a private foundation based in Pikesville, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
The Morris a and Clarisse B at a glance
In short: The Morris a and Clarisse B gave $439K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $438,500
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,274
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,298,040
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (13 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% 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 The Morris a and Clarisse B
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Carolyn Lambdin. It directs prospective applicants to contact the program director for application forms and materials and for information about award restrictions. It lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Carolyn Lambdin
Mailing address: 1200 Mikara Ct, Bel Air, MD 21015
Phone: (443) 567-5508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morris a and Clarisse B funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harford County Public Library Found ($20K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 212 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients and 3% to Massachusetts recipients. Listed recipients include organizations in Baltimore and elsewhere in Maryland, as well as one in Boston, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Morris a and Clarisse B open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 53 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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 $326K (2023) to $439K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harford County Public Library Found Belcamp, MD | Supporting Grant | $20,000 |
| MD Food Bank of Central MD Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $20,000 |
| Sutton Scholars Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $20,000 |
| Afro American Archives Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $17,000 |
| Arts for Learning MD Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Child Abuse Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $15,000 |
| Maryland School for the Blind Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $15,000 |
| Maryland Zoo Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central MD Baltimore, MD | Supporting Grant | $15,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatrics Boston, MA | Supporting Grant | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,298,040 | $637,587 | $553,144 | $438,500 | 53 | $451,476 | $538,759 | $412,183 |
| 2024 | $6,212,149 | $372,495 | $481,289 | $367,000 | 43 | $380,325 | $276,229 | $400,545 |
| 2023 | $6,321,090 | $423,291 | $426,648 | $326,000 | 38 | $339,075 | $335,718 | $363,597 |
| 2022 | $6,324,794 | $304,486 | $528,464 | $424,000 | 39 | $438,170 | $218,159 | $376,184 |
| 2021 | $6,548,335 | $557,003 | $509,081 | $401,000 | 39 | $413,475 | $466,397 | $419,070 |
| 2020 | $6,501,122 | $178,730 | $523,267 | $416,000 | 38 | — | $105,580 | $380,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris a and Clarisse B reported a distributable amount of $412K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, food assistance, arts, health, housing, and social services. For example, the Maryland School for the Blind describes its work as providing statewide educational, residential, and outreach services; Project PLASE says it provides housing and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness; and Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna describes its work as creating homeownership opportunities through building, renovating, and repairing homes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 53 grants totaling $438,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $20,000 each to Harford County Public Library Foundation, Maryland Food Bank of Central Maryland, and Sutton Scholars. Other grants included $17,000 to Afro American Archives and $15,000 each to Arts for Learning Maryland, Maryland School for the Blind, Maryland Zoo, and Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Lambdin as president, Joseph Lambdin as treasurer, and Phyllis Reese and Alexandra Ducharme as board members.
The Morris a and Clarisse B is led by Carolyn Lambdin, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Lambdin
President
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Alexandra Ducharme
Board Member
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Joseph Lambdin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Phyllis Reese
Board Member
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Carolyn Lambdin (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Morris a and Clarisse B
How much does The Morris a and Clarisse B give each year?
The Morris a and Clarisse B gave $439K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $367K across 43 grants.
What is The Morris a and Clarisse B's typical grant size?
The Morris a and Clarisse B's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,274, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morris a and Clarisse B that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Morris a and Clarisse B give grants?
The Morris a and Clarisse B gives mostly in Maryland: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (33 grants) and Bel Air, MD (3 grants).
Does The Morris a and Clarisse B give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Morris a and Clarisse B's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Grant" (53 grants).
Who are The Morris a and Clarisse B's largest grantees?
The Morris a and Clarisse B's largest 2025 grantees include Harford County Public Library Found ($20,000), MD Food Bank of Central MD ($20,000) and Sutton Scholars ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris a and Clarisse B?
The Morris a and Clarisse B reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $412K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morris a and Clarisse B fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, food assistance, arts, health, housing, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morris a and Clarisse B?
The filing says to contact Carolyn Lambdin. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morris a and Clarisse B's EIN?
The Morris a and Clarisse B's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6034753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Morris a and Clarisse B funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-morris-a-and-clarisse-b-morg_ef87a5025f5c44139dade96cc5c6bdd8
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