Morris Foundation

EIN 80-0706745 · MN · NTEE T21

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Morris Foundation based in MN paid 16 grants totaling $91.5K to 16 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $430 to $30K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included ISD 466 SCHOOL DISTRICT, COKATO MUSEUM, and COKATO CORN CARNIVAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,700,230
Giving (latest yr)
$91,525
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
16
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
16
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Isd 466 School District$30,000
  • Cokato Museum$8,000
  • Cokato Corn Carnival$7,000
  • Ldc Hockey Boosters$6,120
  • Special Olympics$5,475

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$91,525 · 16 grants

Grants Paid (16)

Isd 466 School District
Cokato, MN
To Provide Equipment for School
$30,000
Cokato Museum
Cokato, MN
To Support Local Museum Maintenance
$8,000
Cokato Corn Carnival
Cokato, MN
To Support Local Event
$7,000
Ldc Hockey Boosters
Dassel, MN
To Support Local Youth Activities
$6,120
Special Olympics
Cokato, MN
To Support Special Needs Children
$5,475
Cokato Fire Dept
Cokato, MN
Tp Provide Equipment for Firemen
$5,000
Dassel Fire Dept
Dassel, MN
To Provide Equipment for Firemen
$5,000
City of Cokato - Ambulance
Cokato, MN
To Provide Equipment for Ambulance
$5,000
Cokato Dassel Rotary
Cokato, MN
To Support Local Service Organizatio
$5,000
Cokato Lions
Cokato, MN
To Support Local Community
$4,000
DC Robotics Club
Cokato, MN
To Support Local Youth Activities
$2,500
DC Music Boosters
Cokato, MN
To Support Local Youth Activities
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Morris Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Morris Foundation reported 16 itemized grants totaling $91.5K. Individual grants ranged from $430 to $30K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include ISD 466 SCHOOL DISTRICT, COKATO MUSEUM, COKATO CORN CARNIVAL, among 16 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Morris Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Morris Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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