Norman M Morris Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Norman M Morris Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rye Brook, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $196,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$196,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $178,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,200 | 14 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $178,000 | 15 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $196,000 | 16 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Daum 26 Legendary Circle, Rye Brook, NY 10573 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (914) 934-9229 |
| What to submit | Request grant guidelines and information to be submitted |
What Norman M Morris Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $64,900 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| New York | 5 | $40,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure JM Foundation | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care (Jafco) | Charitable | $32,200 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Children's Hospital at Montefiore | Charitable | $10,000 |
| UJA Greenwich | Charitable | $10,000 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation | Charitable | $7,200 |
| Temple Sholom (Kol Nidre Appeal) | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Greenwich Hopital | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Momentum Unlimited | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley | Charitable | $2,500 |
| White Plains Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Buck's Rock Camp Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Firefighter and Paramedic Benevolent Fund | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandi Morris
- Jeffrey Morris
- Deborah Daum
- Lauren Morris
- John Daum
Questions people ask
Does Norman M Morris Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Norman M Morris Foundation Inc give?
$196,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Norman M Morris Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandi Morris (President), Jeffrey Morris (Vice President), Deborah Daum (Secretary/Treasurer) and Lauren Morris (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Norman M Morris Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.