The Kathleen L Morrison Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-3487859 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Maureen J Kelly |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 W Washington St Ste 1405, Chicago IL 60602 |
| Phone | 3122368386 |
| maureenjkelly3kellyslaw.com | |
| Form and materials | Request made by letter to include grant proposal, 501 c 3, financials, board of directors for grantee |
| Deadlines | Recieves proposals 1st 3 Qrts in 4th Qrt evaluated Awards gratned in December |
| Restrictions | See attached Mission Statement |
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
35% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Providence St Mel School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Care | Merrifield, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Gift of Adoption | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Casa EsperanzaHouse of Hope | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Giffords Courage to Fight Gun Violence | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $23,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $25,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349104534
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3487859
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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