THE MORRIS FOUNDATION

Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024

FORT WORTH, TXEIN 752137184

Annual Giving

$16.2M+70% YoY

Grants

134

Median Grant

$82K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Morris Foundation is a private family foundation that makes investments in nonprofit agencies that create improvement in the education, healthcare, and social service systems. Jack B. and Linda C. Morris dedicated their legacy to permanently leaving their mark on the Fort Worth community by making strategic investments in organizations, programs, and systems that produce lasting change within our communities.

Focus Areas

early childhood educationk-12 student supportout-of-school time/after-school programsyouth social-emotional developmentchild abuse prevention and servicesfoster care advocacyfamily support servicesmaternal/perinatal/postpartum care

Grant Types

program supportoperating supportcapital campaign/capital improvementsscholarships/endowed scholarshipstaffing and position fundingcase management and direct service fundingclinical rotation/medical education support

How to Apply

Organizations must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and classified as public charity under 509(a). Must demonstrate direct impact on education, healthcare, or social services in Fort Worth. Organizations should prepare metrics measuring program effectiveness. Contact: 817-363-2000, tmf@tmffw.com, 3100 West 7th Street Suite 245, Fort Worth TX 76107.

Does Not Fund

Does not award grants to individuals, international organizations, capital programs, political organizations, or scholarship programs. Must demonstrate direct impact in Fort Worth.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+70%

$16.2M

Grants

134

Median

$82K

States

2023+131486%

$9.5M

Grants

102

Median

$75K

States

2022

$7K

Grants

Median

$7K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$82K

Typical Grant (Median)

$750

Smallest

$60K

25th Pctile

$150K

75th Pctile

$950K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $60K and $150K.

Largest Recent Grants

$950K

2024

TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES FOUNDATION

TX · MORRIS MEDITATION GARDEN REFRESH PROJECT

$800K

2024

REV TARRANT COUNTY

TX · GENERAL OPERATIONS

$500K

2024

FORT WORTH AFFORDABILITY INC DBA FORT WORTH HOUSING SOLUTIONS

TX · HOUSING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM

$500K

2024

MHMR FOUNDATION

TX · PERINATAL CONNECTION CONTINUUM

$400K

2024

JPS FOUNDATION

TX · PREGNANCY CARE COORDINATION SERVICES

Geographic Focus

$15.8M128 grants

$320K2 grants

$50K2 grants

$35K1 grants

$25K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$242.1M

$16.2M(6.7%)

2023

$240.5M

$9.5M(4.0%)

2022

$219.6M

$7K(0.0%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.