Private foundation · Greeneville
J C Morris Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $63,060 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $2,000 to $10,000. Most often for: “Scholarships”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $63,060 · 1 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,000 to $10,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- 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? How we figure this
- 43% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 3 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $71,060
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71K | $63K | 7 |
| 2024 | $55K | $42K | 5 |
| 2023 | $50K | $42K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Joseph C Morris · Greeneville · (423) 571-5201 · 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 (5 grants)
- Assist foster children (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 5 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sullivan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Reeves Scholarship Fund | Blountville, Sullivan County | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| 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 |
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