Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • Tax-exempt status
  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • The following are general eligibility requirements for submitting a grant proposal.
  • Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate a direct impact on improving education, healthcare, or social service outcomes for clients in Fort Worth.
  • Organizations should be prepared to develop and share metrics measuring the effectiveness of their programs.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: International organizations
  • Not eligible: Capital programs
  • Not eligible: Political organizations
  • Not eligible: Scholarship programs

Overview

The Morris Foundation Grant seeks to honor the legacy of Jack B. Morris by investing in nonprofit organizations that enhance education, healthcare, and social services in Fort Worth. With a commitment to measurable outcomes, the Foundation provides essential support to tax-exempt organizations that demonstrate a direct impact on their communities. This approach aims to create lasting change for over 2.1 million residents in Texas's third-largest county, continuing the tradition of comprehensive support and intervention.

The Foundation’s priority is funding agencies that produce measurable outcomes and have lasting impact in our community.
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Morris dedicated their legacy to permanently leaving their mark on the Fort Worth community.

Eligibility

The following are general eligibility requirements for submitting a grant proposal.Organizations must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and be classified as a public charity under section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a qualified public entity as described in section 170(c) of the Code.Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate a direct impact on improving education, healthcare, or social service outcomes for clients in Fort Worth.Organizations should be prepared to develop and share metrics measuring the effectiveness of their programs.

Ineligibility

The Morris Foundation does not award grants to individuals, international organizations, capital programs, political organizations, or scholarship programs.

What The Morris Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
134
Total given
$16.21M
Median grant
$82K
Range
$750–$950K
  • By dollars: Texas 97%, New York 2%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Fort Worth, TX; Dallas, TX; Arlington, TX.
  • 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Texas Health Resources Foundation · Arlington, TX

    Morris meditation garden refresh project

    $950K

  • Rev Tarrant County · Fort Worth, TX

    General operations

    $800K

  • Fort Worth Affordability Inc DBA Fort Worth Housing Solutions · Fort Worth, TX

    Housing and education program

    $500K

  • MHMR Foundation · Fort Worth, TX

    Perinatal connection continuum

    $500K

  • JPS Foundation · Fort Worth, TX

    Pregnancy care coordination services

    $400K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Social services

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