The Morrissey Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting environmental conservation and education initiatives. Its mission centers around the preservation of natural resources and the promotion of educational programs related to environmental stewardship. The foundation primarily funds conservancy projects, reflecting a strong commitment to protecting natural habitats and ecosystems. It also supports educational efforts that enhance public understanding of conservation issues. While it has made grants to various organizations, its funding activities indicate a particular focus on the environmental sector.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized conservation or land trust organization (project- or program-specific) with activities in the same geographic areas the funder has supported, especially conservancy work.
Good Fit
- • Primary mission focused on land conservation or environmental stewardship.
- • Programs or projects located in the states and cities the foundation has funded (most recently Oregon/Bend).
- • Ability to receive small, project-level grants and demonstrate concrete conservation outcomes.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior contact with the foundation officer or known grantees.
Geography
Across the two available years grants have gone to multiple states (2022) but the most recent year is concentrated entirely in Oregon; overall footprint shows some geographic spread historically but recent giving is locally concentrated.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded two distinct recipients, and the prior observed year funded four different recipients; multiple independent organizations have been supported across the observed years, though dollar awards were highly concentrated in 2022.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings and application settings indicate it only funds preselected organizations and no public submission route is visible; while new recipients appeared in the latest year, direct evidence of an open application process is absent.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
