EA Morris Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
EA Morris Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $421,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$421,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $426,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $426,000 | 21 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $421,000 | 19 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
EA Morris Charitable 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 EA Morris Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 15 | $330,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $70,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jesse Helms Center Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The John Lock Foundation | Ea morris fellowship program | $50,000 |
| The John Lock Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $25,000 |
| Amistad Mission | General support | $20,000 |
| Cone Health | E a morris fund | $20,000 |
| Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center | Comprehensive cancer center | $20,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Leadership Edge Incorporated | General support | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Life and Science | General support | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter | General support | $7,500 |
| Homeward Bound of Western NC Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Neighborhood Health Center Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | General support | $7,500 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General support | $7,500 |
| The Emily Kryzewski Family Life Center | General support | $3,750 |
| Unc-Charlotte Foundation | Scholarships | $3,750 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katharine Thomas
- E Jack Walker
- Edwin Thomas
- Charles Fuller
- John S Thomas
- Kenneth B Morgan
Questions people ask
Does EA Morris Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does EA Morris Charitable Foundation give?
$421,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs EA Morris Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katharine Thomas (Director), E Jack Walker (Director,secretary), Edwin Thomas (Director) and Charles Fuller (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does EA Morris Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.