Margaret T Morris Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting a variety of causes, primarily in education, health, and community service. Its mission centers on enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities through grants that address food security, child welfare, and youth development. The foundation serves a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions, health charities, and arts organizations. It predominantly operates within Arizona, reflecting a commitment to local community development and support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A nonprofit based in Arizona offering community-focused services (education, youth development, food security, health, or arts) seeking operating or program support in the observed $5K–$100K range.
Good Fit
- • A clear local connection to Arizona or to Yavapai County activities.
- • Requests for general operating support, program funding, or capital/expansion projects similar to prior grants (e.g., facility expansion, program scholarships, youth/STEM, arts).
- • Request sizes that align with the foundation's typical grants (many grants clustered between $5K and $100K).
- • An existing or developing relationship with foundation trustees or local intermediaries given the foundation's relationship-driven pattern.
Geography
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Arizona, with roughly 94% of dollars staying in-state despite a few out-of-state recipients across four states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad portfolio—95 distinct recipients and a wide mix of sectors (education, health, arts, food banks and youth organizations), so the observed recipient set is large and diverse.
New Applicants
Direct recipient turnover in 2024 is substantial (41 newly observed grantees) and the foundation accepts informational letters, which together provide behavioral and practical evidence that new entrants can access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
