Hardy & Bess Morgan Citizenship Award Fund
Accepts applications
Hardy & Bess Morgan Citizenship Award Fund is a private foundation in Lamesa, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$700
- Largest grant$700
- Assets$106,878
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,300 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,000 | 5 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,300 | 5 | $106,353 |
| 2025 | $3,500 | 5 | $106,878 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Superintendent of Schools PO Box 261, Lamesa, TX 79331 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 872-5461 |
| What to submit | Written application which should include nominees' classwork, achievements, transcripts, faculty testimonials and votes. |
| Deadlines | March 1st |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to graduates of the high schools in dawson county, Texas |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Citizenship award | $700 |
| Individual | Citizenship award | $700 |
| Individual | Citizenship award | $700 |
| Individual | Citizenship award | $700 |
| Individual | Citizenship award | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Avey
- Wayne Henderon
- Steve McLaren
- Gary Jones
Questions people ask
Does Hardy & Bess Morgan Citizenship Award Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1st.
How much does Hardy & Bess Morgan Citizenship Award Fund give?
$3,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $700.
Who runs Hardy & Bess Morgan Citizenship Award Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bonnie Avey (Executive Di), Wayne Henderon (Trustee), Steve McLaren (Trustee) and Gary Jones (Trustee).