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Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation

Accepts applications Chicago, Illinois · EIN 272205631

Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $201,300 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $119,456 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$141,8741$4.1 million
2024$119,4561$4.3 million
2025$201,30027$4.6 million

How to apply

ContactGrant Coordinator
154 West Broadway Suite A, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone or email(631) 828-2169
What to submitVisit themorrisonfoundation.com for application form. Requirements located on the related documents tab of the foundation's website.
DeadlinesAllow three months for review and consideration of grant application
RestrictionsPreference is given to small organizations that aim to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and society. Priority - for capital needs, program expansion, and general operating expenses.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York13$107,000
North Carolina8$53,800
Pennsylvania1$10,000
Virginia1$10,000
California1$8,000
Illinois1$5,000
South Carolina1$5,000
Oregon1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 27 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Feel Good Foundation
New York, NY
General support$20,000
Blue Hope Foundation
Indian, NC
General support$18,000
Christmas Magic Inc
Merrick, NY
General support$15,000
Sunrise Day Camps Assoc
Oceanside, NY
General support$14,000
Northstar Church Network
Falls Church, VA
General support$10,000
Warrior Ranch Foundation
Islip Terrace, NY
General support$10,000
One Love Dog Rescue
Ronkonkoma, NY
General support$10,000
More for Jenn Foundation
McMURRAY, PA
General support$10,000
Paws Unite People Inc
Rocky Point, NY
General support$9,000
Hopeway Foundation
Charlotte, NC
General support$8,800
Siddhanath Yoga Church
Live Oak, CA
General support$8,000
Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Assn
Waxhaw, NC
General support$7,500
Wesley Chapel PTO
Monroe, NC
General support$5,500
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
General support$5,000
John T Mather Memorial Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
Rooftop garden sun sails$5,000
Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
Spartanburg, SC
General support$5,000
Kids Need More
Amityville, NY
General support$5,000
Angela's House Foundation
Hauppauge, NY
General support$5,000
Charlotte for Choice
Charlotte, NC
General support$5,000
Valentines Day Widow Outreach
Charlotte, NC
General support$5,000
Sasa
Chicago, IL
General support$5,000
Kangalee Arts
New York, NY
General support$5,000
Long Island Helping Hand
West Hills, NY
General support$3,500
SPCA of the Carolinas
Monroe, NC
General support$3,000
My Bump My Baby My World Foundation
Beaverton, OR
General support$2,500
Siler Church
Snow Camp, NC
General support$1,000
Cortland College Foundation Inc
Cortland, NY
General support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Allow three months for review and consideration of grant application.

How much does Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation give?

$201,300 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Richard T Morrison (Co-Trustee) and Mary Morrison (Co-Trustee).

What does Richard & Mary Morrison Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and animals.

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