The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Okatie, South Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for health care, youth programs, education, the environment, and the arts.
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation gave $338K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $338,000
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,900
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,075,074
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (59% 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 Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4445 Spring Is 9 Old Boathouse Ln, Okatie, SC 29909
Phone: (843) 593-0147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($200K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 92 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Okatie, South Carolina. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota (59%), Tennessee (15%), California (12%), Virginia (4%), and South Carolina (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in Washington and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $86K (2020) to $338K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $338K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Vanderbilt Medical Center Nashville, TN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic - Safe - Project US Arlington, VA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Ariel Theatrical Salinas, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Spokane County Spokane, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Compassion Animal Project Richmond, VA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Finally Family Homes Valencia, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hopeful Horizons Beaufort, SC | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Kids Chance of California Inc Encinitas, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,075,074 | $313,397 | $466,500 | $338,000 | 20 | $370,268 | $192,769 | $189,987 |
| 2023 | $3,228,177 | $1,484,855 | $366,907 | $318,500 | 26 | $318,500 | $39,543 | $114,105 |
| 2022 | $2,110,229 | $55,737 | $187,869 | $125,000 | 1 | $125,000 | $13,686 | $123,558 |
| 2021 | $2,242,361 | $949,710 | $217,829 | $186,530 | 21 | $186,530 | $682,971 | $109,546 |
| 2020 | $1,510,480 | $35,491 | $121,450 | $86,000 | 24 | — | $7,767 | $91,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K 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 $200,000 to Mayo Clinic, whose mission is to provide patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. Other grantees describe work in youth development, support for veterans who need service dogs, food literacy and access for children, scholarships for children of injured workers, housing support for youth at risk of homelessness, environmental stewardship, and youth theater.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $338,000 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest grants included $200,000 to Mayo Clinic for program support and $50,000 to Vanderbilt Medical Center for general support. Other listed grants included $10,000 to Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic - SAFE - Project US for program support, and $5,000 each to Ariel Theatrical, Boys & Girls Club of Spokane County, Compassion Animal Project, Finally Family Homes, Folds of Honor, Hopeful Horizons, Kids Chance of California, MEarth, and Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald B Morrow as president; Diana Morrow as vice president; Tom McFarlin as treasurer; and Karen Morrow Runke as secretary. Board members listed are Gerald William Runke, Jennifer McFarlin, Cam Varner, and Todd Elliott.
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation is led by Ronald B. Morrow, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald B. Morrow
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cam Varner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Morrow
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald William Runke
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McFarlin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Morrow Runke
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Elliott
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom McFarlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan E. Morrow (2020–2021) — Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director
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 Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation
How much does The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation give each year?
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation gave $338K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $319K across 26 grants.
What is The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,900, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation give grants?
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (15%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($200,000), Vanderbilt Medical Center ($50,000) and Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic - Safe - Project US ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation?
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $370K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include $200,000 to Mayo Clinic, whose mission is to provide patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation's EIN?
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2468580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Susan Morrow Legacy 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-susan-morrow-legacy-foundation-morg_339a00fd89d14d1cb3fdb4218cb92969
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