Morris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morris Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$157,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
68% 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 | $135,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $157,500 | 19 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Morris Family Foundation 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $17,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Democracy Forward | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Lambda Legal | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Poise Foundation | Meadow families scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | General operating purposes | $7,500 |
| North Carolina Justice Center | General operating purposes | $7,500 |
| Cardinal Productions | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Coming Together Virginia | Meadow families linked descendants | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Richmond | For the amandla fund | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Church World Service Greensboro | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Richmond Hill | The dwelling project | $2,500 |
| Life Anew Restorative Justice | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Casa NC | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Chris Long Foundation | Kilimanjaro climb in honor of warren buford | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anna J Morris
- B Wistar Morris III
Questions people ask
Does Morris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris Family Foundation give?
$157,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Morris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anna J Morris (Director, Secretary, Vice President) and B Wistar Morris III (Director, Treasurer, Vice President).
What does Morris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.