The Morris Memorial Foundation
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The Morris Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morris Memorial Foundation gave $58K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,500
- +91.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,583
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $308,465
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Morris Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tri Valley Reach ($10K). Together the top 6 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Morris Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 219% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $58K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tri Valley Reach Pleasanton, CA | General support to help fund the work of this organization | $10,000 |
| New Haven School Foundation Union City, CA | General support to help fund the work of this organization | $10,000 |
| Aliquippa School District Aliquippa, PA | General support to help fund the work of this organization | $10,000 |
| Boy & Girls Club of Oakland Oakland, CA | General support to help fund the work of this organization | $10,000 |
| First Tee Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA | General support to help fund the work of this organization | $10,000 |
| Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | General support to help fund the work of this organization | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,465 | $100,276 | $105,173 | $57,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $313,362 | $91,949 | $40,080 | $30,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $261,493 | $91,164 | $60,080 | $50,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $230,156 | $68,976 | $39,105 | $18,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $200,285 | $126,119 | $62,520 | $20,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $136,686 | $10,212 | $12,320 | $5,000 | 1 |
About The Morris Memorial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Morris Memorial Foundation is a public charity, based in Fremont, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $308K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $58K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morris Memorial Foundation is led by Jamie Vargas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie Vargas
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Gerald Slavonia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wallace
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tanya James (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Memorial Foundation
How much does The Morris Memorial Foundation give each year?
The Morris Memorial Foundation gave $58K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 3 grants.
What is The Morris Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morris Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,583, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Morris Memorial Foundation give grants?
The Morris Memorial Foundation gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pleasanton, CA (2 grants).
Does The Morris Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Morris Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Morris Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morris Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tri Valley Reach ($10,000), New Haven School Foundation ($10,000) and Aliquippa School District ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris Memorial Foundation?
The Morris Memorial Foundation reported $308K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What is The Morris Memorial Foundation's EIN?
The Morris Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2174463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Morris Memorial Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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