Robert S Morrison Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert S Morrison Foundation is a private foundation in Ashtabula, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $738,736 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$738,736
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $699,538 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 36 | $17.2 million |
| 2024 | $699,538 | 36 | $19.4 million |
| 2025 | $738,736 | 40 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alec Raffa 355 Prospect Road Suite 110, Ashtabula, OH 44004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 992-7674 |
| What to submit | Application is available on website |
| Restrictions | Primarily within ashtabula county, Ohio |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert S Morrison Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 39 | $703,736 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula Regional Medical Center Foundation | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Ashtabula County NE Ohio Regional Airport Authority | General purpose | $49,736 |
| Ashcraft Industries Inc | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Jefferson Area Local School District | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Saybrook Township Park | General purpose | $40,000 |
| After School Discovery | General purposegeneral purpose | $37,500 |
| Ashtabula County Animal Protective Leauge | General purpose | $36,000 |
| Ashtabula Arts Center | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Ashtabula Dream Center | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Ashtabula County District Library Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Ashtabula Homeless Shelter Inc | General purpose | $22,000 |
| Ashtabula Police Department | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Beatitude House | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Rape Crisis Center | General purpose | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross NE Ohio | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ashtabula Arts Center Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ashtabula Little League Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lakeside Goal Line Club | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lakeside Society for the Performing Arts | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Seventh Day Baptist General Conference | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Lift Bridge Community Association | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ashtabula County Lights on the Lake | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Axxess Pointe Community Health Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Country Neighbor Program Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hiawatha Church of God in Christ | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Depot Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Leadership Ashtabula County Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Koinonia Development Center | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Bethlehem Experience | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Womensafe Inc | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Wildfire Fan Club | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Saint John School | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Cleveland Museum of Art | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Saint John Athletic Boosters | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louise M Raffa
- Alec J Raffa
- Thomas M Raffa
- Robert M Raffa
- Richard Rowley
- Richard G Coblitz
Questions people ask
Does Robert S Morrison Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert S Morrison Foundation give?
$738,736 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert S Morrison Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louise M Raffa (Co-President), Alec J Raffa (Co-President), Thomas M Raffa (Trustee) and Robert M Raffa (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert S Morrison Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.