The Morris Foundation
The Morris Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenville, West Virginia. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity that includes constructing and operating a sports complex for the Glenville community; its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations in West Virginia.
The Morris Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morris Foundation gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,039,329
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,238
- -77.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,352
- Total assets
- $26,313,247
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% 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
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 397, Glenville, WV 26351
Phone: (304) 462-5347
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morris Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Glenville State College Foundation ($235K across 9 grants). Together the top 4 received $539K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 27 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia. The foundation’s filing describes its sports complex as serving the Glenville community and says youth leagues from across West Virginia use it.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Morris Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $500,000 |
| Glenville State College Foundation Glenville, WV | Vehicles | $101,025 |
| Gilmer County Ambulance Authority Glenville, WV | New Ambulance | $100,000 |
| Gilmer County Ambulance Authority Glenville, WV | New Ambulance | $100,000 |
| Glenville State College Foundation Glenville, WV | Incentive Fund | $100,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Morgantown, WV | Brick Outreach Fund | $100,000 |
| Glenville State College Foundation Glenville, WV | Vehicles | $16,000 |
| Glenville State College Foundation Glenville, WV | Pac Wrestling | $8,704 |
| Glenville State College Foundation Glenville, WV | Pac Women's Golf | $5,000 |
| Mylan Park Foundation Morgantown, WV | General Support | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,313,247 | $4,238,062 | $2,406,304 | $1,039,329 | 14 | $1,951,813 | $2,891,947 |
| 2023 | $25,245,206 | $9,509,499 | $2,706,943 | $1,647,049 | 5 | $2,594,858 | $8,303,476 |
| 2022 | $19,099,932 | $9,465,535 | $1,653,117 | $838,866 | 2 | $2,448,186 | $7,292,843 |
| 2021 | $12,241,317 | $3,971,437 | $2,234,307 | $1,546,500 | 3 | $2,606,236 | $2,391,081 |
| 2020 | $10,493,238 | $3,848,993 | $985,168 | $256,200 | 3 | — | $2,890,137 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as construction and operation of a community sports complex. Its 2024 grants included support for a college foundation, ambulance services, and other organizations, with stated purposes including a merit scholarship, vehicles, a new ambulance, and athletic and general support.
Among its grantees, the West Virginia University Foundation says its mission is to enrich the lives of those touched by West Virginia University by maximizing charitable support and providing services to the university, its students, and affiliated organizations. The Mylan Park Foundation says its primary purpose is to promote recreational projects for the community and the Monongalia County Board of Education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,039,329. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $12,352.
Notable 2024 grants included $500,000 to Glenville State College Foundation for the Morris Merit Scholarship; $101,025 to that foundation for vehicles; $100,000 each to Gilmer County Ambulance Authority for a new ambulance, Glenville State College Foundation for an incentive fund, and West Virginia University Foundation for the Brick Outreach Fund; and $4,000 to Mylan Park Foundation for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ike Morris as director and chairman; Betty Morris as director and president; Marc Monteleone as director and secretary; Doug Morris and Shelly Smith as directors and vice presidents; Sandra Pettit as director and treasurer; and Michael Romano as director.
The Morris Foundation is led by Betty Morris, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betty Morris
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Ike Morris
Director & Chairman
Vice President → Director & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Marc Monteleone
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Doug Morris
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Michael Romano
Director
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Sandra Pettit
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Shelly Smith
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Ike Morris (Director and Chairman). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Morris Foundation
How much does The Morris Foundation give each year?
The Morris Foundation gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 5 grants.
What is The Morris Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,352, and its average grant was $74,238, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morris Foundation give grants?
The Morris Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Glenville, WV (11 grants) and Morgantown, WV (2 grants).
Does The Morris Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Morris Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Morris Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morris Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Glenville State College Foundation ($235,329 across 9 grants), Gilmer County Ambulance Authority ($200,000 across 2 grants) and West Virginia University Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris Foundation?
The Morris Foundation reported $26.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What does The Morris Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as construction and operation of a community sports complex. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morris Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morris Foundation's EIN?
The Morris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5509111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Morris Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Morris Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-morris-foundation-morg_7259bca6cc9743f193920ae3cacd6500
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