The Morris Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarefree, Arizona · EIN 68-0313709 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | For use in general tax exempt functions | $300,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | For use in general tax exempt functions | $125,926 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | For use in general tax exempt functions | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $100,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $100,000 |
| Angel Flight West | Santa Monica, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Defense | Oakland, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Lifeskills Ranch Program | St Maries, ID | For use in general tax exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Ohhschs Alumni Association | Oak Hill, WV | For use in general tax exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Prevent Cruelty to Animals | San Mateo, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Wwhs Community Foundation | Dallas, TX | For use in general tax exempt functions | $50,000 |
| Dev Mission | San Francisco, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Modesto | Modesto, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $25,000 |
| Hidden Genius Project | Oakland, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $25,000 |
| Peninsula Volunteers Inc | Menlo Park, CA | For use in general tax exempt functions | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | For use in general tax exempt functions | $600,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,110,926 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,049,307 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101834
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0313709
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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