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John & Frances Morisey Trust Account

Preselected recipients only Raleigh, North Carolina · EIN 566419428

John & Frances Morisey Trust Account is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $197,350 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $56,200. 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 up from $157,700 the year before.

14% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$229,20049$1.7 million
2024$157,70036$1.7 million
2025$197,35037$1.5 million

How to apply

John & Frances Morisey Trust Account 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

What John & Frances Morisey Trust Account funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina31$187,400
Connecticut1$2,500
Missouri1$2,500
Florida2$2,450
Texas1$2,000
Pennsylvania1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 37 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Young Life
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$56,200
Edenton Street Church
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$53,500
Raleigh Rescue Mission
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$25,000
Heart Cry Childrens Ministry
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$10,000
NC Study Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Charitable$10,000
Neighbor Health
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$6,500
Neighbor to Neighbor
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$5,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Charitable$2,500
Focus Raleigh
New Canaan, CT
Charitable$2,500
St David's School
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$2,500
Cru
Orlando, FL
Charitable$2,200
Launch Global Inc
Dallas, TX
Charitable$2,000
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Chapel Hill, NC
Charitable$2,000
NC Family Policy Council
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,200
Alliance Medical Ministry
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Angel Ministries
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Boysgirls Club-Wake County
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Enloc Charitable Ball Fund
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Finding Purpose
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Hope Reins
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Journey Resources
Greensboro, NC
Charitable$1,000
Marbles Kids Museum
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
The Green Chair Project
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Transitions Lifecare
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Urban Ministries of Wake Co
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$1,000
Reformed University Fellowship
Charlotte, NC
Charitable$750
ALS Association
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$500
First United Methodist
Lenoir, NC
Charitable$500
Healing Transitions
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$500
Hearts and Hands for Haiti
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$500
Iecs
Phoenixville, PA
Charitable$500
Methodist Home for Children
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$500
River Cross Inc
Cary, NC
Charitable$500
Christ Baptist Church
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$250
Meals on Wheels-Wake Co
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$250
Safe Child Inc
Raleigh, NC
Charitable$250
Wounded Warrior Project
Jacksonville, FL
General support$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John & Frances Morisey Trust Account accept grant applications?

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

How much does John & Frances Morisey Trust Account give?

$197,350 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs John & Frances Morisey Trust Account?

Its 2025 filing lists John C Morisey Jr (Trustee), John C Morisey III (Trustee) and Frances D Morisey (Trustee).

What does John & Frances Morisey Trust Account fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.

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