Private foundation · Greeneville
J C Morris Family Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $63K
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $10K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County, Grainger County, Greene County, Williamson County, Knox County, Sullivan County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 43% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $71K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71K | $63K | 7 |
| 2024 | $55K | $42K | 5 |
| 2023 | $50K | $42K | 4 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Joseph C Morris · Greeneville · 4235715201 · jcmorris18@hotmail.com
- What to send
- See https://www.facebook.com/JCMFF
- Deadlines
- See https://www.facebook.com/JCMFF
- Limits
- See https://www.facebook.com/JCMFF
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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- Joe MorrisPresident-secretary
- Ashley MorrisNone
- Aaron BrownNone
- Tim CulverNone
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarships
- Assist foster children
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Home for Children | Bean Station, Grainger County | Assist foster children | $44K |
| ETSU Foundation | Johnson City, Washington County | Scholarships | $10K |
| Lily Burgner Scholarship Fund | Greeneville, Greene County | Scholarships | $2,060 |
| Lily Burklund Scholarship Fund | Johnson City, Washington County | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Home | Brentwood, Williamson County | Assist foster children | $2,000 |
| Issac Mcgill Scholarship Fund | Knoxville, Knox County | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Mae Reeves Scholarship Fund | Blountville, Sullivan County | Scholarships | $1,000 |
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