Morris Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Morris Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,500 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $31,925. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,500
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$31,925
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $165,280 the year before.
42% 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 | $253,600 | 45 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $165,280 | 38 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $160,500 | 37 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Morris Charitable Trust 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 Morris Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $114,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| saint margatets church | tuition assistance | $31,925 |
| franciscan miss sisters for africa | africa education | $30,000 |
| little sisters of the poor | holy family home for elderly | $30,000 |
| independence mission schools st ros | education | $10,000 |
| archdiocese of phila | catholic charties | $10,000 |
| spanish students foundation | tuition assistance | $5,000 |
| hope partnership for education | education teaching | $5,000 |
| Gianna of Philadelphia | hope for infertility | $3,700 |
| servants of mary | religious activity | $2,500 |
| sisters of St Benedict | parish ministers and teachers | $2,500 |
| new horizons | senior center | $2,500 |
| hedwig house | maetal health | $2,500 |
| chestnut foundation | cerebral palsy | $2,500 |
| lankenau medicial research | hospital research | $2,250 |
| oblate sisters of St Franis | community charities | $1,500 |
| sisters of mercy of merion | health services | $1,500 |
| mahpiyaluta red cloud | teaching | $1,500 |
| sisters of the blessed sacrament | indian missions | $1,500 |
| st bonaventure indian mission | primary education | $1,500 |
| franciscan missions | ministry | $1,500 |
| st josephs school | indian missions | $1,500 |
| benedietine monks | hospice work | $1,500 |
| ursinus college | sports for students | $1,200 |
| SS John Neumann Maria Goretti | tuition assistance | $1,000 |
| church of the sacred heart | tuition assistance | $1,000 |
| docters without borders | health abroad | $1,000 |
| gesu school | elementary school | $1,000 |
| knights of columbus 17262 council | clothing poor | $500 |
| elder net | community care | $500 |
| narberth girls league | twp. recreation | $400 |
| narberth brough fire co | community service | $300 |
| friends of cynwyd trail | walking trail | $250 |
| temple univ | womans rowing | $250 |
| lower merion conservancy | tree conservancy and stream . | $250 |
| amen fpundation | catholic ministries | $200 |
| Individual | student charity | $175 |
| capital historical society | historyresearch | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- michael j morris
Questions people ask
Does Morris Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris Charitable Trust give?
$160,500 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Morris Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists michael j morris (trustee).
What does Morris Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and seniors.