Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation in El Segundo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,750 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,750
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$914,887
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $43,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $40,720 | 4 | $861,251 |
| 2024 | $43,000 | 4 | $859,425 |
| 2025 | $43,000 | 4 | $914,887 |
How to apply
Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $21,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $11,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mablean Ephriam Foundation | Bernice jones nursing scholarships | $11,000 |
| Southern Foundation | Scholarships at southern university, baton rouge for undergraduate students at the college of business and school of education | $11,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General support | $10,500 |
| Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment | The young center for academic & cultural enrichment | $10,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa M Jones
- Leslie D Jones
Questions people ask
Does Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation give?
$43,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,750.
Who runs Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa M Jones (Trustee) and Leslie D Jones (Trustee).
What does Melvin and Romona Morris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.