The Morris Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives, particularly those that benefit local youth, emergency services, and educational improvements. Its mission centers around enhancing community welfare through grants aimed at local youth activities, providing equipment for fire departments, and assisting needy individuals. The foundation also shows a commitment to improving local educational facilities and supporting special needs children. It primarily serves communities in Minnesota, focusing on enhancing local services and fostering community development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small local Minnesota nonprofit, municipal service, or volunteer group with a concrete project (equipment, facility improvement, youth program or event) that benefits the Cokato/Dassel area or nearby communities.
Good Fit
- • Local presence in Minnesota (especially Cokato/Dassel area or Wright/Meeker county region).
- • A specific capital or equipment need (fire/ambulance equipment, school playground/arena improvements).
- • Projects for youth activities, booster clubs, local events, or community service organizations.
- • Request size in the small-to-mid range (typically under $25,000, often a few thousand).
- • Existing relationships or introductions from local officials, past grantees, or community leaders.
Geography
All observed grants across 2022–2024 were made within Minnesota, with the latest year showing a single-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 17 distinct recipients (19 grants) and the portfolio across three years includes many independent local schools, fire/ambulance services, booster clubs, museums and service organizations, indicating a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows the foundation added nine new recipients in the latest year and balances repeats with new grantees, but filings and the application note indicate funding is by preselection only and there is no public submission route, so unfamiliar applicants would likely need to be noticed or referred rather than apply directly.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
