The Morris Foundation
The Morris Foundation is a private foundation based in Carefree, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a university, humanitarian and disaster-response organizations, and organizations providing legal, animal-welfare, and community services.
The Morris Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morris Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), top state Texas. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,110,926
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,062
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,613,543
- +15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Morris Foundation
- 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: PO Box 5766, Carefree, AZ 85377
Phone: (480) 483-1170
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 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Methodist University ($300K). Together the top 10 received $976K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 27 grants of 65 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Texas accounted for 32%, California 30%, Minnesota 11%, Washington, D.C. 9%, and Virginia 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Morris Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 489% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $625K (2021) to $2.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $300,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $125,926 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $100,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $100,000 |
| Angel Flight West Santa Monica, CA | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $50,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Defense Oakland, CA | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $50,000 |
| Lifeskills Ranch Program St Maries, ID | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $50,000 |
| Ohhschs Alumni Association Oak Hill, WV | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $50,000 |
| Prevent Cruelty to Animals San Mateo, CA | For Use in General Tax Exempt Functions | $50,000 |
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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 | $4,613,543 | $1,783,348 | $1,150,771 | $1,110,926 | 15 | $1,113,526 | $1,760,506 | $227,884 |
| 2023 | $3,980,966 | $1,225,879 | $1,069,291 | $1,049,307 | 13 | $1,051,407 | $1,207,346 | $227,252 |
| 2022 | $4,124,378 | $497,525 | $1,599,914 | $1,522,183 | 13 | $1,524,383 | $468,227 | $276,135 |
| 2021 | $5,226,767 | $2,016,662 | $654,443 | $625,000 | 11 | $627,000 | $1,975,162 | $264,845 |
| 2020 | $3,864,548 | $348,305 | $2,459,070 | $2,395,020 | 13 | — | $291,187 | $277,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris Foundation reported a distributable amount of $228K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching. Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Immigrant Legal Defense says it provides legal representation to underserved immigrant communities, while Prevent Cruelty to Animals describes work supporting sterilization, adoption, and healthcare for companion animals.
Other 2024 grantees include Angel Flight West, which says it arranges free air transportation for people facing health-care and other compelling travel needs; Dev Mission, which trains young adults for technology careers; and Hidden Genius Project, which trains and mentors Black male youth in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,110,926. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest reported grants were $300,000 to Southern Methodist University, $125,926 to Mayo Clinic, and $100,000 each to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Team Rubicon. The listed grants were for use in the recipients’ general tax-exempt functions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth R. Morris as president and Linda Morris as vice president.
The Morris Foundation is led by Kenneth R. Morris, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth R. Morris
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Morris
Vice President
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
How much does The Morris Foundation give each year?
The Morris Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 13 grants.
What is The Morris Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morris Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $74,062, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morris Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Morris Foundation give grants?
The Morris Foundation's top state is Texas, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Minnesota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does The Morris Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Morris Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) 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 Southern Methodist University ($300,000), Mayo Clinic ($125,926) and American Red Cross ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris Foundation?
The Morris Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $228K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morris Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morris Foundation?
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's EIN?
The Morris Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0313709. 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 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-morris-foundation-morg_cb0ce87ccf9e42c388c156312c06deb4
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