Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Topeka, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $99,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$99,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 21 | $43.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
Mark & Bette Morris 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 Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 10 | $2.0 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $200,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Topeka Zoo | My World Capital Campaign | $1.1 million |
| Kansas Children's Service League | Restorative Education | $300,000 |
| Kansas Children's Discovery Center | Children's Education Programs | $205,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Found | Public Charity Support | $200,000 |
| YWCA of NE KS | Public Charity Support | $200,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Public Charity Support | $100,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Religious Education | $98,000 |
| Topeka Symphony | Performance Arts | $35,000 |
| Stormont Vail Hospital Foundation | Public Health Services | $30,000 |
| CASA of Shawnee County | Advocacy for abused children | $20,000 |
| Street Dog Coalition | Veterinary Support for Companion Animals | $15,000 |
| KU Endowment Association | Gateway Project | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bette M Morris
Questions people ask
Does Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $99,000.
Who runs Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bette M Morris (President).
What does Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, education and youth programs.