W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation
W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,341
- -95.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,341
- -95.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,341
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgia Museum of Art ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $4.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Museum of Art Athens, GA | Art Museum | $10,341 |
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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 | — | $104 | $12,500 | $10,341 | 1 | $11,341 | — | $238 |
| 2023 | $12,396 | $5,596 | $231,054 | $205,000 | 1 | $206,895 | — | $7,753 |
| 2022 | $237,854 | $1,694,901 | $4,731,026 | $4,670,500 | 1 | $4,682,100 | $1,649,656 | $85,285 |
| 2021 | $3,273,979 | $315,465 | $284,013 | $190,000 | 1 | — | $240,910 | $225,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
BNY Mellon NA
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$90K (2021) → $0 (2024)
D. Jack Sawyer Jr.
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Edward S. Hallman
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William E. Torres
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $5K, to BNY Mellon NA (Successor Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation
How much does W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation give each year?
W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 1 grant.
Where does W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation operate?
W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
How much is W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation's EIN?
W Newton Morris Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6335613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work W Newton Morris Charitable 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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