Private foundation · Nashville
The Morris Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 5 grants worth $51,750 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $15,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 5 totaling $51,750 · 5 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 49 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $120,900
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121K | $52K | 5 |
| 2024 | $100K | $51K | 5 |
| 2023 | $160K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Brenda Hardison · Nashville · (615) 665-4448
- What to send
- Details regarding the application process and any information that should be included can be found online at themorrisfamilyfoundation.org
- Deadlines
- November 1
Next one: Nov 1, 2026 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Awards are limited to 501c3 organizations only.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- John A MorrisTrustee
- Alfred H MorrisTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 3 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comma Catalyst | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $17K |
| Oak Hill School | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $15K |
| University School of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $10K |
| Voices for A Safer Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $5,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $4,500 |
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