The Morriss Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Morriss Family Foundation is a private foundation in Estes Park, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $488,839 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$488,839
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $202,000 the year before.
73% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,800 | 20 | $35,274 |
| 2024 | $202,000 | 30 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $488,839 | 45 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
The Morriss 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 The Morriss Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $110,000 |
| Utah | 15 | $85,839 |
| Virginia | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $35,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $23,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Rockies | General support | $35,000 |
| Holy Angels Residential Facility | General support | $30,000 |
| Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| NPR | General support | $20,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Support of pbs foundation | $20,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Texarkana Resources for the Disabled | General support | $20,000 |
| Texas A & M University-Texarkana | General support | $20,000 |
| The South Poverty Law Center | General support | $20,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $17,000 |
| Utah Clean Energy | General support | $17,000 |
| Crossroads Minisry of Estes Park | General support | $15,000 |
| Estes Park Salud Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $12,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $11,000 |
| Acoel Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Estes Park Education Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $7,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | General support | $7,000 |
| Kuer | General support | $6,000 |
| All for Lunch | General support | $5,000 |
| Farmer Foodshare | General support | $5,000 |
| Foodbank of Central & Eastern NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Kunc | General support | $5,000 |
| NC Housing Coalition | General support | $5,000 |
| NC Justice Center | General support | $5,000 |
| PBS Utah | General support | $5,000 |
| Porch Durham | General support | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | General support | $5,000 |
| Stewardship Utah Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Triangle Ultimate | General support | $5,000 |
| Wunc | General support | $5,000 |
| Nova Chamber Music Series | General support | $4,000 |
| Repertory Dance Theatre | General support | $4,000 |
| Ririe Woodbury Dance Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Spy Hop Productions | General support | $4,000 |
| Utah Foundation Center | General support | $4,000 |
| Wasatch Advocates for Livable Communities | General support | $4,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | General support | $3,000 |
| Equality Utah Foundation | General support | $2,139 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Morriss III
- Cynthia B Goerke
- Matthew Morriss
- Cynthia H Morriss
- Katherine Morriss
- Ubs Financial Services Inc
- Sarah Wolfe
- Alex Davis
Questions people ask
Does The Morriss Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Morriss Family Foundation give?
$488,839 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Morriss Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James C Morriss III (President), Cynthia B Goerke (Trustee), Matthew Morriss (Treasurer & Trustee) and Cynthia H Morriss (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Morriss Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.