Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 46-1580212 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$153.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | 2024 in lieu of gala, annual commitment | $775,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Bayou bend garden party, campaign for the mfah campus, conservation center build-out, general contributions | $295,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Houston, TX | Junior market steer auction | $115,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | Gear up for game wardens region IV | $50,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | Lead the way capital campaign, educational donation | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Country | Hockley, TX | General fund | $30,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | Boise, ID | Global conservation efforts | $25,000 |
| City Ballet of Houston | Houston, TX | Inner city nutcracker support | $20,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center and Institute | Houston, TX | Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| St Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | General fund | $10,000 |
| San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association | LA Porte, TX | 2024 san jacinto day dinner | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Houston, TX | 2024 stay in school gala | $5,000 |
| Corridor Rescue | Spring, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Texas State Historical Association | Austin, TX | 2024 annual meeting and light the lantern gala | $5,000 |
| Lifehouse | Houston, TX | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Houston Hospice | Houston, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Houston Methodist Hosptial Foundation | Houston, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Serenity Retreat | Houston, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General fund | $2,000 |
| East Spring Branch Food Pantry | Houston, TX | Genderal fund | $2,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | 35Th anniversary ball | $2,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | San Antonio, TX | Annual operating fund | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,399,700 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,177,593 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533049349101103
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1580212
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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