Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTopeka, Kansas · EIN 48-1077121 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$98,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $200,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Topeka Zoo | Topeka, KS | My World Capital Campaign | $1,100,000 |
| Kansas Children's Service League | Topeka, KS | Restorative Education | $300,000 |
| Kansas Children's Discovery Center | Topeka, KS | Children's Education Programs | $205,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Found | Kansas City, MO | Public Charity Support | $200,000 |
| YWCA of NE KS | Topeka, KS | Public Charity Support | $200,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Portland, OR | Public Charity Support | $100,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Topeka, KS | Religious Education | $98,000 |
| Topeka Symphony | Topeka, KS | Performance Arts | $35,000 |
| Stormont Vail Hospital Foundation | Topeka, KS | Public Health Services | $30,000 |
| CASA of Shawnee County | Topeka, KS | Advocacy for abused children | $20,000 |
| Street Dog Coalition | Topeka, KS | Veterinary Support for Companion Animals | $15,000 |
| KU Endowment Association | Kansas City, KS | Gateway Project | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,315,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,769,850 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103940
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1077121
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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