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Morris Graves Foundation

Preselected recipients only Loleta, California · EIN 680445017

Morris Graves Foundation is a private foundation in Loleta, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $275 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $138 and the largest $150. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $425 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4254$0
2024$2752$3.2 million

How to apply

Morris Graves 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Morris Graves Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$275

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Northcoast Childrens Services
Arcata, CA
Sustain the arts$150
Loleta Vol Fire Dept
Loleta, CA
Sustain the arts$125

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Morris Graves Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Morris Graves Foundation give?

$275 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $138.

Who runs Morris Graves Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert Yarber (President), Lawrence Fong (Secretary/Treas), Vance Greenway (Trustee) and Gregory Mark Fields (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Morris Graves Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and community development.

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