The Morris Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,900 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $17,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,900
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$17,250
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,125 the year before.
41% 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 | $159,501 | 46 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $100,125 | 35 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $120,900 | 54 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brenda Hardison 104 Woodmont Blvd Suite 122, Nashville, TN 37205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 665-4448 |
| What to submit | Details regarding the application process and any information that should be included can be found online at themorrisfamilyfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | November 1 |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to 501C3 organizations only. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Morris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 5 | $51,750 |
| New York | 22 | $41,050 |
| Connecticut | 17 | $11,900 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comma Catalyst | Donation | $17,250 |
| Oak Hill School | Donation | $15,000 |
| Estonian American Fund | Donation | $10,000 |
| Fordham University | Donation | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for the Courtauld Institute of Art | Donation | $10,000 |
| University School of Nashville | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Society of MSK | Donation | $6,000 |
| Voices for A Safer Tennessee | Donation | $5,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Donation | $4,500 |
| New Canaan Land Trust Inc | Donation | $3,100 |
| St George's Annual Fund | Donation | $2,000 |
| The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| Versailles Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| Town Players of New Canaan | Donation | $1,700 |
| Ny Philharmonic | Donation | $1,500 |
| Balletcollective Inc | Donation | $1,200 |
| Albertus Magnus College | Donation | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Buckley School Annual Fun | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ensemble Studio Theatre | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of Irwin Park | Donation | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | Donation | $1,000 |
| Italian Greyhound Rescue | Donation | $1,000 |
| Providence College | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tufts University | Donation | $1,000 |
| 101 E 69th Street Conservancy | Donation | $500 |
| Donorschoose | Donation | $500 |
| Literacy Partners | Donation | $500 |
| New Canaan Historical Society | Donation | $500 |
| New Canaan Library | Donation | $500 |
| Revived Soliders Ukraine | Donation | $500 |
| Silvermine Arts Ctr | Donation | $500 |
| Soane Museum Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| Staying Put in New Canaan | Donation | $500 |
| The Hank Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | Donation | $500 |
| Thirty West Forty Fourth Street Foundation Inc | Donation | $500 |
| Wildlife in Crisis | Donation | $500 |
| AARP Foundation | Donation | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Morris
- Alfred H Morris
Questions people ask
Does The Morris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1.
How much does The Morris Family Foundation give?
$120,900 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Morris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Morris (Trustee) and Alfred H Morris (Trustee).
What does The Morris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.