Morrison Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morrison Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,996 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $4,560. 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$43,996
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$4,560
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,616 the year before.
43% 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 | $38,069 | 11 | $959,761 |
| 2024 | $30,616 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $43,996 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Morrison 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 Morrison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $39,496 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State University | Scholarship | $4,560 |
| Jayden Randolph Texas A and M University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Emily Flores Texas A and M University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Mallory Lester Yale University | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Johan Perez Texas A and M University | Scholarship | $4,186 |
| Caleb Fleming Stephen F Austin University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Carson T Pipes Texas A and M University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Jenna Snook Texas A and M University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Annabel Rasberry Texas State University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| John Perez University of Houston | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Halle E Ohm University of Texas at Austin | Scholarship | $2,250 |
| Jabari Carter University of Texas at Austin | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Brianna Johnson Angelina College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Johan I Perez University of Houston | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Morrison Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morrison Foundation give?
$43,996 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Morrison Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Morrison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.