Margaret T Morris Foundation
Historical FunderPrescott, Arizona · EIN 86-6057798 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded112
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$38.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS E POLK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 592, PRESCOTT AZ 86302 |
| Phone | 4806305489 |
| MTMORRISFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | INTERNALLY INITIATED GRANTS COMPRISE VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE CURRENT GRANT MAKING OF THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | INFORMATIONAL LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED, BUT MAY NOT BE RESPONDED TO |
| Restrictions | NO LOANS OR GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS, NOR TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS OR THEIR AGENCIES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Foundation Gammage | Tempe, AZ | shell, 3 year commitment? | $100,000 |
| Salk Institute | La Jolla, CA | $15,000 symphony at salk, $35,000 Lyumkis, $35,000 Cancer research | $85,000 |
| Polara Health | Prescott Valley, AZ | $2,500 Center of Excellence in Autism Spectrum Disorder, $7,500 sponsorship for 4/11/26 fundraiser masquerade; $50K for Unfunded Care… | $60,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | $5,000 6/9/25 golf tnmt, $50,000 | $55,000 |
| Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance | Prescott, AZ | $50,000 Bean Peaks trails, $4,000 repair station | $54,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Prescott, AZ | $50k - STEM Bridge Initiative for K-12 Learners across Yavapai County and Northern AZ | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Ballinger Wing | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Zoo | Phoenix, AZ | construction of Animal Rescue & Care Center | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | James 4H Camp and Outdoor Learning Center $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Highlands Center for Natural History | Prescott, AZ | $5,000Forest Play Improvement, $40,000 children's classrooms | $45,000 |
| Sharlot Hall Museum | Prescott, AZ | Expand & modernize research center & archives | $35,000 |
| Verde Valley Community Development Organization | Cottonwood, AZ | Verde Valley Community Land Trust -$2,500 8/8/25; $30,000 proposed 12/31/25 | $32,500 |
| Great Hearts Scottsdale Preparatory Academy | Scottsdale, AZ | security vestibule | $30,000 |
| James Family Prescott YMCA | Prescott, AZ | Prescott pool dehumidification system | $30,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Grand Canyon, AZ | 17th Annual COA$12,000 for education; $6,250 for historical preservation; $6,250 for indigenous affairs | $27,500 |
| Agape House of Prescott | Prescott, AZ | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Hagerstown, MD | Fund Early Detection of T1D Pilot with Mayo Clinic AZ for underserved populations | $25,000 |
| Childsplay Theatre | Tempe, AZ | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Circle the City | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| First Tee Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts Az Cactus-Pine | Phoenix, AZ | $25,000 Leadership Experience Program | $25,000 |
| Jazz in Arizona Inc dba The Nash | Phoenix, AZ | Expansion of education and camp programs | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | matching $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | 2024 New - Shannon M. Clancy, Chief Executive Officer | $25,000 |
| Coalition for Compassion and Justice | Prescott, AZ | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| MATFORCE (was Community Counts) | Prescott Valley, AZ | Yavapai Reentry Project Participant Support Fund | $20,000 |
| Phoenix Symphony The | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation | Prescott, AZ | Teacher's Closet & Capital Improvements Program | $20,000 |
| Yavapai Humane Trappers | Prescott, AZ | Property Purchase (mortgage paydown) | $20,000 |
| Yavapai College Foundation | Prescott, AZ | Family Enrichment Center Sponsorship $1,500, Community Healthcare Scholars Phase 4 multi-year: 2024 $8,964 Paid, 2025 $17,929, 2026… | $19,429 |
| Children's Clinics | Tucson, AZ | Purchase iStat machine for low income children with disabilities | $18,600 |
| Yavapai Family Advocacy Center | Prescott Valley, AZ | "($2,500 on 8.8.25 for Expansion of Pediatric SANE Nurses)$15,000 for general purposes | $17,500 |
| Ballet AZ | Phoenix, AZ | Pam Craven, Corporate & Foundation Manager, $1,236, $15,000 | $16,236 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central AZ | Prescott, AZ | Summer Day Camp Program | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | Phoenix, AZ | (2024 new CEO) Jared Kittelson | $15,000 |
| Launch Pad Teen Center | Prescott, AZ | $5,000 Teen Advisory Council Leadership Program, $10,000 Trek for Teens | $15,000 |
| ScottsdaleParadise Valley Family YMCA | Scottsdale, AZ | preschool program | $15,000 |
| Great Hearts Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | Teacher Excellence Fund | $12,500 |
| A New Leaf | Mesa, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Arizona Autism United | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Arizona Crisis Team | Prescott Valley, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Arizona Food Bank Network | Phoenix, AZ | April Bradham, President & CEO | $10,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Phoenix, AZ | Triumph in Tragedy Exhibition | $10,000 |
| Arizona Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Banner Alzheimer's Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| CALA Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Community Cupboard Food Bank | Prescott, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Northern AZ | Flagstaff, AZ | Starter Home Program | $10,000 |
| Phippen Museum | Prescott, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Dream Center | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre Company The | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services | Prescott, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Prescott Farmer's Market | Prescott, AZ | Feed Your Neighbors Program $2,500 8/8/25; proposed $7,500 12/31/25 | $10,000 |
| Prescott Free Clinic | Prescott, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| RISE Resource Center | Cottonwood, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Rosie's House | Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 112 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,747,465 | 112 |
| 2024 | $1,547,279 | 95 |
| 2023 | $1,423,552 | 95 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349104605
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6057798
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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