Newth & Claudia Morris Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaguna Beach, California · EIN 81-4684585 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$224K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Southern California | Irvine, CA | To support the organization's programs | $33,164 |
| His Heart Missions | Mooresville, NC | To support the organization's programs | $30,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines Foundation | Golden, CO | To support the organization's programs | $25,000 |
| Randolph-Macon Academy | Front Royal, VA | To support the organization's programs | $25,000 |
| Choc Foundation | Orange, CA | To support the organization's programs | $17,000 |
| Axeals Foundation | San Pedro, CA | To support the organization's programs | $10,000 |
| Laguna Beach Water Polo Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization's programs | $10,000 |
| Surfers Healing Foundation | San Juan Capistrano, CA | To support the organization's programs | $10,000 |
| The Autism Community in Action | Irvine, CA | To support the organization's programs | $10,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | Orange, CA | To support the organization's programs | $8,480 |
| Thurston Middle School | Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization's programs | $5,500 |
| Boys and Girls of Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization's programs | $5,000 |
| Hope in Motion International | Newport Beach, CA | To support the organization's programs | $5,000 |
| Mammoth Moundation Community Foundation | Mammoth Lakes, CA | To support the organization's programs | $5,000 |
| Project Access Inc | Orange, CA | To support the organization's programs | $5,000 |
| School Power Laguna Beach Educational Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization's programs | $5,000 |
| The Priority Center | Santa Ana, CA | To support the organization's programs | $5,000 |
| Civilization Works | Albany, CA | To support the organization's programs | $2,500 |
| Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra | Mammoth Lakes, CA | To support the organization's programs | $2,500 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | To support the organization's programs | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | Irvine, CA | To support the organization's programs | $1,350 |
| Youth With a Mission | Los Angeles, CA | To support the organization's programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,994 | 22 |
| 2023 | $201,005 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349100449
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4684585
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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