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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 68-0313709

The Morris Foundation

A private foundation in Carefree, AZ. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 15 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,110,926

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $4,613,543
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,049,307

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $3,980,966
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,522,183

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $4,124,378
  • Tax year 2021

    $625,000

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $5,226,767
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,395,020

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $3,864,548

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $300,000
  2. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $125,926
  3. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $100,000
  4. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $100,000
  5. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $100,000
  6. Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $50,000
  7. Immigrant Legal DefenseOakland, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $50,000
  8. Lifeskills Ranch ProgramSaint Maries, ID

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $50,000
  9. Ohhschs Alumni AssociationOak Hill, WV

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $50,000
  10. Prevent Cruelty to AnimalsSan Mateo, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $50,000
  11. WWHS Community FoundationDallas, TX

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $50,000
  12. Dev MissionSan Francisco, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $25,000
  13. Family Promise of Greater ModestoModesto, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $25,000
  14. Hidden Genius ProjectOakland, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $25,000
  15. Peninsula Volunteers IncMenlo Park, CA

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $10,000

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    For use in general tax exempt functions

    $600,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health3 grants $225,92637% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $110,00018% of the total
  3. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $100,00016% of the total
  4. Animals1 grant $50,0008% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $50,0008% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $25,0004% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $50,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas2 grants $350,000
  2. California8 grants $335,000
  3. Minnesota1 grant $125,926
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $100,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $100,000
  6. Idaho1 grant $50,000
  7. West Virginia1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kenneth R MorrisPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Linda MorrisVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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