Margaret T Morris Foundation
Accepts applications
Margaret T Morris Foundation is a private foundation in Prescott, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 112 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants112
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$38.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 95 | $33.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 95 | $36.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 112 | $38.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas E Polk PO Box 592, Prescott, AZ 86302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 630-5489, mtmorrisfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Internally initiated grants comprise virtually all of the current grant making of the foundation. |
| Deadlines | Informational letters will be accepted, but may not be responded to |
| Restrictions | No loans or grants to individuals, nor to religious organizations or their agencies |
What Margaret T Morris Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 107 | $1.6 million |
| California | 2 | $87,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Foundation Gammage | shell, 3 year commitment? | $100,000 |
| Salk Institute | $15,000 symphony at salk, $35,000 Lyumkis, $35,000 Cancer research | $85,000 |
| Polara Health | $2,500 Center of Excellence in Autism Spectrum Disorder, $7,500 sponsorship for 4/11/26 fundraiser masquerade; $50K for Unfunded Care Program | $60,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | $5,000 6/9/25 golf tnmt, $50,000 | $55,000 |
| Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance | $50,000 Bean Peaks trails, $4,000 repair station | $54,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | $50k - STEM Bridge Initiative for K-12 Learners across Yavapai County and Northern AZ | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Ballinger Wing | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Zoo | construction of Animal Rescue & Care Center | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| The University of Arizona Foundation | James 4H Camp and Outdoor Learning Center $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Highlands Center for Natural History | $5,000Forest Play Improvement, $40,000 children's classrooms | $45,000 |
| Sharlot Hall Museum | Expand & modernize research center & archives | $35,000 |
| Verde Valley Community Development Organization | Verde Valley Community Land Trust -$2,500 8/8/25; $30,000 proposed 12/31/25 | $32,500 |
| Great Hearts Scottsdale Preparatory Academy | security vestibule | $30,000 |
| James Family Prescott YMCA | Prescott pool dehumidification system | $30,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | 17th Annual COA$12,000 for education; $6,250 for historical preservation; $6,250 for indigenous affairs | $27,500 |
| Agape House of Prescott | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Fund Early Detection of T1D Pilot with Mayo Clinic AZ for underserved populations | $25,000 |
| Childsplay Theatre | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Circle the City | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Desert Botanical Garden | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| First Tee Phoenix | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts Az Cactus-Pine | $25,000 Leadership Experience Program | $25,000 |
| Jazz in Arizona Inc dba The Nash | Expansion of education and camp programs | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | matching $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | 2024 New - Shannon M. Clancy, Chief Executive Officer | $25,000 |
| Coalition for Compassion and Justice | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| MATFORCE (was Community Counts) | Yavapai Reentry Project Participant Support Fund | $20,000 |
| Phoenix Symphony The | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation | Teacher's Closet & Capital Improvements Program | $20,000 |
| Yavapai Humane Trappers | Property Purchase (mortgage paydown) | $20,000 |
| Yavapai College Foundation | Family Enrichment Center Sponsorship $1,500, Community Healthcare Scholars Phase 4 multi-year: 2024 $8,964 Paid, 2025 $17,929, 2026 $17,929, 2027 $17,929, 2028 $8,964 | $19,429 |
| Children's Clinics | Purchase iStat machine for low income children with disabilities | $18,600 |
| Yavapai Family Advocacy Center | "($2,500 on 8.8.25 for Expansion of Pediatric SANE Nurses)$15,000 for general purposes | $17,500 |
| Ballet AZ | Pam Craven, Corporate & Foundation Manager, $1,236, $15,000 | $16,236 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central AZ | Summer Day Camp Program | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Blind Children | (2024 new CEO) Jared Kittelson | $15,000 |
| Launch Pad Teen Center | $5,000 Teen Advisory Council Leadership Program, $10,000 Trek for Teens | $15,000 |
| ScottsdaleParadise Valley Family YMCA | preschool program | $15,000 |
| Great Hearts Arizona | Teacher Excellence Fund | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Polk
- John T Polk
- Stephen W Polk
- Sheila Polk
Questions people ask
Does Margaret T Morris Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Informational letters will be accepted, but may not be responded to.
How much does Margaret T Morris Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 112 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Margaret T Morris Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas E Polk (Trustee), John T Polk (Trustee), Stephen W Polk (Trustee) and Sheila Polk (Office Manager).
What does Margaret T Morris Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.