The Morris Foundation
The Morris Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas, established in 1986. The foundation was created to honor the legacy of Jack B. Morris and his wife Linda C. Morris, reflecting their commitment to comprehensive community support and lasting change. The foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations and programs that create measurable improvement in education, healthcare, and social service systems, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations in Fort Worth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$242.1M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.2M
+69.9% YoY
Grant Count
134
+31.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$121K
+29.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission reflects Jack B. Morris's personal philosophy of comprehensive support as both a duty and privilege. The foundation honors this legacy by making strategic investments in organizations, programs, and systems that produce lasting change within the community.
Primary funding areas:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Social Services
The foundation prioritizes programs that produce measurable outcomes and have a lasting impact on vulnerable populations in Fort Worth.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$75,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, with a specific focus on Fort Worth and Tarrant County. The foundation serves approximately 2.1 million individuals across Texas's third largest county.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $242.1 million (as of most recent filing)
- Asset growth: Assets have grown from $99.1 million in 2011 to $240.5 million in 2023
- Annual income: $142.1 million
- Annual expenses: Approximately $12 million (most recent fiscal year)
- Annual revenue: Approximately $6.8 million (most recent fiscal year)
- Total giving: $16.4 million
Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $242,104,647 | $240,497,150 | $219,596,189 |
| Revenue | $10,509,552 | $6,767,919 | $6,115,519 |
| Expenses | $18,119,972 | $11,991,832 | $2,401,505 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,434,573 | $10,347,946 | $1,198,673 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,180,258 | $6,397,022 | $5,600,692 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,100,311 | $10,984,805 | $11,261,083 |
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
152 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Morris Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elizabeth Brands - President and CEO
- Dr. Laura Liles - Trustee (daughter of Linda Morris)
- Michelle Piotrowski - Trustee (daughter of Jack Morris)
The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BRANDS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $354,159 |
| LAURA LILES | TRUSTEE | 2.5 | $20,000 |
| MICHELLE PIOTROWSKI | TRUSTEE | 2.5 | $20,000 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.themorrisfoundation-fw.com
- Phone: (817) 984-9802
- Email: tmf@tmffw.com
- Address: 3100 W 7th St Ste 245, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2795
- EIN: 75-2137184
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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