Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $225,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$38.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
40% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 61 | $33.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 87 | $38.2 million |
How to apply
Harold M & Adeline S Morrison 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 Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 52 | $971,500 |
| North Carolina | 11 | $125,000 |
| California | 3 | $17,500 |
| New York | 7 | $16,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $13,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $12,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County Foundation | Urban farm | $225,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Rsmi gift to honor lois steans & maxine hunter | $110,000 |
| Cool Learning Experience | General support | $65,000 |
| Openlands | General support | $53,500 |
| Brushwood Center of Ryerson Woods | General support | $47,500 |
| Chicago Voyagers | General support | $45,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Campaign for a thriving lake county | $37,500 |
| Ragdale Foundation | "next" campaign | $37,500 |
| Muddy Sneakers | General support | $35,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General support | $30,000 |
| North Carolina Wildlife Federation | General support | $29,000 |
| Wayfinders | General support | $29,000 |
| Camp for All Kids | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Windy city harvest in honor of lois steans | $25,000 |
| Liberty Prairie | Living laboratory support | $25,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Ravinia's smi singer & outreach | $25,000 |
| Legacy Reentry Foundation NFP | General support | $16,500 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands | Conservation leadership & engagement | $15,000 |
| College of Lake County Foundation | Green youth farm | $13,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy | General support | $12,500 |
| Rare | General support | $12,500 |
| Brushwood Center of Ryerson Woods | In honor of maxine m. Hunter | $10,000 |
| Children & Nature Network | General support | $10,000 |
| Cleanaire NC | Historic west end green district | $10,000 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Heart of the City | General support | $10,000 |
| Preservation Fndn of LC Forest Preserves | General support | $10,000 |
| Ragdale Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Youth Conservation Corps | General support | $10,000 |
| Depaul University - Irwin Steans Center | Support environmental internships | $9,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | General support | $8,500 |
| Environmental Grantmakers Association | General support | $8,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land | General support | $7,500 |
| Gardeneers | General support | $7,000 |
| Josselyn | General support | $7,000 |
| Treescharlotte | Community engagement work | $7,000 |
| Il Environmental Council Education Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| AAUW | General support | $5,000 |
| Advance Illinois | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | Support of camp programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adeline S Morrison
- Helen Morrison
- Lois Morrison
- Charles Brinley
- Bruce Boyd
- Margot Brinley
Questions people ask
Does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adeline S Morrison (Secretary), Helen Morrison (Chair), Lois Morrison (Director of Operations) and Charles Brinley (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Harold M & Adeline S Morrison Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.