Morris Family Fund
Accepts applications
Morris Family Fund is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $601,258 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $285,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$601,258
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$285,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $650,751 the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $630,257 | 31 | $12.4 million |
| 2023 | $650,751 | 13 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $601,258 | 15 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Anita Morris 10624 S Eastern Ave A370, Henderson, NV 89052 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (416) 857-2969, grants@morrisfamilyfund.org |
| What to submit | By letter or email indicating purpose, plan, and participants; copy of IRS exemption letter |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Morris Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $285,000 |
| California | 4 | $98,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $72,258 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $52,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People for Public Leadership | General support | $285,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation - School of Public Health | General support | $78,000 |
| Dasra | General support | $72,258 |
| American Jesuits International | General support | $52,000 |
| Ummeed Child Development Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| International Village Clinic | General support | $10,000 |
| Berkeley Community Scholars | General support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $10,000 |
| PROXIMITY2HUMANITY | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano | General supportgeneral support | $5,000 |
| Glide Memorial Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Ucp | General support | $5,000 |
| NAMI | General support | $5,000 |
| American Assn of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine | General support | $3,000 |
| Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Anjali Morris MD MPH
- Dr Anita Morris PHD
- Aaron Morris
- Walter Tchirkine
Questions people ask
Does Morris Family Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Morris Family Fund give?
$601,258 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Morris Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Anjali Morris MD MPH (Director), Dr Anita Morris PHD (President, Secretary, Trea), Aaron Morris (Director) and Walter Tchirkine (Director).
What does Morris Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and international.