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The Morris Foundation

Fort Worth, Texas  ·  EIN 752137184  ·  Private foundation

The Morris Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $9.1M in annual giving against $199.4M in assets. This page documents the 239 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Morris Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$9.1M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$199.4M
Total assets
239
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Morris Foundation funds

The Morris Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boys

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Morris Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
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Fort Worth, TX$10.4M2020
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Fort Worth, TX$9.1M2019
Texas Health Resources Foundation
MORRIS MEDITATION GARDEN REFRESH PROJECT
Arlington, TX$950K2024
Rev Tarrant County
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Fort Worth, TX$800K2024
Fort Worth Affordability Inc Dba Fort Worth Housing Solutions
HOUSING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
Fort Worth, TX$500K2024
Mhmr Foundation
PERINATAL CONNECTION CONTINUUM
Fort Worth, TX$500K2024
Safe City Commission Dba One Safe Place
ONE SAFE PLACE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Fort Worth, TX$500K2023
Rev Tarrant County
REV PARTNERSHIP
Fort Worth, TX$480K2023
Jps Foundation
PREGNANCY CARE COORDINATION SERVICES
Fort Worth, TX$400K2024
Cook Children's Health Foundation
THE MORRIS FOUNDATION CENTER FOR INNOVATION IN CHILDREN'S HEALTH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Fort Worth, TX$370K2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
YOUTH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Fort Worth, TX$280K2024
Child Care Associates
POLICY DIVISION AT CCA'S INSTITUTE TO ADVANCE CHILD CARE (IACC)
Fort Worth, TX$275K2023
Camp Fire First Texas
CAMP FIRE'S SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM
Fort Worth, TX$275K2023
Texas Wesleyan University
TEXAS WESLEYAN RAM RETENTION PROGRAM
Fort Worth, TX$250K2023
Presbyterian Night Shelter
FAMILY SERVICES
Fort Worth, TX$250K2024

The Morris Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$9.1M
2020$10.4M
2022$7K
2023$9.5M
2024$16.2M

How to apply for funding from The Morris Foundation

The Morris Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at themorrisfoundation-fw.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Morris Foundation

Does The Morris Foundation accept grant applications?
The Morris Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Morris Foundation fund?
The Morris Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include See Attachment, See Attachment, Texas Health Resources Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Morris Foundation give in grants?
The Morris Foundation reported $9.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.2M over 239 grants.
Where is The Morris Foundation located?
The Morris Foundation is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 752137184.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Morris Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Morris Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.