The Morris Foundation Inc
The Morris Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, arts organizations, museums, and a performing arts organization.
The Morris Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Morris Foundation Inc gave $46K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,750
- -42.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,408
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $681,970
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Morris Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 34 E 30Th Street 7, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 243-2979
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morris Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mountainside School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 97 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (38%), Washington (24%), New Jersey (22%), California (15%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Morris Foundation Inc gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2024) to $79K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainside School Mountainside, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Woodland Montessori Spokane, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Neue Gallery New York, NY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| WHRDA Tustin, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Center for Performing Arts New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Morgan Library New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Museum of Art and Design New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Creative Growth Art Center Oakland, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Friends of Pack 468 Renton, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $681,970 | $84,026 | $63,966 | $45,750 | 19 | $45,750 | $66,810 | $45,783 |
| 2023 | $661,910 | $79,201 | $110,101 | $79,090 | 20 | $79,090 | $51,358 | $41,211 |
| 2022 | $692,810 | $20,835 | $87,755 | $71,795 | 32 | $71,795 | $4,875 | $43,844 |
| 2021 | $759,730 | $127,361 | $74,127 | $57,550 | 25 | $74,127 | $110,784 | $46,467 |
| 2020 | $706,496 | $-21,694 | $65,080 | $50,200 | 1 | — | — | $44,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in education and the arts. For example, Creative Growth Art Center describes its work as advancing the inclusion of artists with developmental disabilities in contemporary art, while Film Forum describes a mission of presenting challenging films and historically important movies. Step One School says it provides early childhood education for children ages two to six in the East Bay.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $45,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Mountainside School in New Jersey and Woodland Montessori in Washington; $8,000 to Neue Gallery in New York; $5,000 to WHRDA in California; and $3,000 to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York. Other reported recipients included the Morgan Library ($2,000), Museum of Art and Design ($1,500), and the Museum of Modern Art ($1,100), all in New York. Creative Growth Art Center received $1,000, Film Forum received $550, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gail Monaghan is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The Morris Foundation Inc is led by Gail Monaghan, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gail Monaghan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Morris Foundation Inc
How much does The Morris Foundation Inc give each year?
The Morris Foundation Inc gave $46K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $79K across 20 grants.
What is The Morris Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Morris Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,408, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morris Foundation Inc give grants?
The Morris Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (24%) and New Jersey (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants) and Berkley, CA (2 grants).
Does The Morris Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Morris Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (19 grants).
Who are The Morris Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Morris Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mountainside School ($10,000), Woodland Montessori ($10,000) and Neue Gallery ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris Foundation Inc?
The Morris Foundation Inc reported $682K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Morris Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in education and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morris Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morris Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Morris Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4047659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Morris Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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