The Morris Family Foundation
The Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 1990. The organization is structured as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation and operates with a commitment to enriching and supporting the community through assistance to individuals in need and grants to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-37.2% YoY
Grant Count
35
-23.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-17.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Morris Family Foundation's mission is to create a lasting impact in the lives of others by providing support to the community at large. The foundation supports:
- Individuals in need due to economic, health, or family hardships
- Law enforcement and first responders
- Military veterans and their families
- Educational initiatives and learning opportunities without geographic or border limitations
- Nonprofit organizations aligned with the foundation's values
The foundation emphasizes that education is broadly defined and believes in investing in ongoing solutions rather than temporary fixes. The organization prioritizes adding resources at foundational levels to ensure ideas flourish through capable people and sustained commitment.
Grantmaking
The foundation invests both time and human resources alongside financial contributions. The organization focuses on supporting purposeful vision and capable implementation rather than providing temporary assistance.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Morris Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $2,174,327
- Total giving: $159,501
- Total revenues: $62,610
- Total expenses: $184,182
Revenue Sources (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $55,045
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $7,565
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,122,036 | $2,174,327 | $2,296,399 |
| Revenue | $79,400 | $62,610 | $68,609 |
| Expenses | $131,691 | $184,182 | $228,095 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $109,146 | $164,614 | $200,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $56,855 | $43,042 | $47,786 |
| Distributable Amount | $163,205 | $139,130 | $135,810 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A MORRIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALFRED H MORRIS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 104 Woodmont Blvd Ste 122 Nashville, TN 37205-2311
Website: themorrisfamilyfoundation.com
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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