Morrill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morrill Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2023 it gave $361,510 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $321,510. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$361,510
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$321,510
- Assets$0
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2023 was up from $33,500 the year before.
14% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $33,500 | 8 | $420,461 |
| 2023 | $361,510 | 7 | $0 |
How to apply
Morrill 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 Morrill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $331,510 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Donor Advised Fund | Current uses for charitable purposes | $321,510 |
| Cornell Laboratory of Ornithologycornell University | Current uses for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Forest Stewards Guild | Current uses for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc | Current uses for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Oxfam America Inc | Current uses for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Current uses for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Land Institute | Current uses for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Sue Robinson Morrill
- William F Morrill
Questions people ask
Does Morrill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morrill Family Foundation give?
$361,510 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Morrill Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Mary Sue Robinson Morrill (Trustee) and William F Morrill (Trustee).
What does Morrill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.