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The Morrell Foundation

Preselected recipients only Latham, New York · EIN 876946635

The Morrell Foundation is a private foundation in Latham, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was the same as $3,000 the year before.

25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,0004$29,471
2024$3,0004$47,051
2025$3,0004$92,694

How to apply

The Morrell 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia2$1,500
New York2$1,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Environmental Defense Fund
Washington, DC
Donation$750
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Donation$750
The Community Hospice Foundation
Albany, NY
Donation$750
Things of My Very Own Inc
Schenectady, NY
Donation$750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Morrell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Morrell Foundation give?

$3,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs The Morrell Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James J Morrell (Trustee) and Kathleen E Morrell (Trustee).

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