Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-1580212

Foundation Overview

Based in Houston, TX, Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $7,770,686 to organizations in Texas, Idaho and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $775,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$7,770,686
Total Assets
$153,364,901
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
23
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 57%

13 of 23 recipients (57%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Texas

85% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (59%), San Antonio (10%), Bellaire (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+85%

Strong 85% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (69%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Episcopal High School $30,000 Bellaire, TX, US Lead The Way Capital Campaign, Educational Donation 2024
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $775,000 Houston, TX, US 2024 In Lieu Of Gala, Annual Commitment 2024
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $295,000 Houston, TX, US Bayou Bend Garden Party, Campaign For The Mfah Campus, Conservation Center Build-out, General Contributions 2024
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $700 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2024
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2024
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2024
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo $115,000 Houston, TX, US Junior Market Steer Auction 2024
San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield Association $5,000 La Porte, TX, US 2024 San Jacinto Day Dinner 2024
Texas Parks And Wildlife Foundation $50,000 Dallas, TX, US Gear Up For Game Wardens Region Iv 2024
Boys And Girls Country $30,000 Hockley, TX, US General Fund 2024
City Ballet Of Houston $20,000 Houston, TX, US Inner City Nutcracker Support 2024
Communities In Schools $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2024 Stay In School Gala 2024
Corridor Rescue $5,000 Spring, TX, US General Fund 2024
Ducks Unlimited $2,000 Memphis, TN, US General Fund 2024
East Spring Branch Food Pantry $2,000 Houston, TX, US Genderal Fund 2024
Houston Hospice $2,500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Hope And Healing Center And Institute $10,000 Houston, TX, US Annual Campaign 2024
Houston Methodist Hosptial Foundation $2,500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Md Anderson Cancer Center $2,500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
Serenity Retreat $2,500 Houston, TX, US General Fund 2024
St Ambrose University $10,000 Davenport, IA, US General Fund 2024
Texas Public Policy Foundation $2,000 Austin, TX, US 35th Anniversary Ball 2024
Texas State Historical Association $5,000 Austin, TX, US 2024 Annual Meeting And Light The Lantern Gala 2024
Episcopal High School $20,000 Bellaire, TX, US Lead The Way Capital Campaign 2023
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $670,000 Houston, TX, US 2023 Gala, 2023 Excellence In Science Luncheon, Annual Commitment 2023
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $217,500 Houston, TX, US Islamic Worlds Gala, Gala Ball, Bayou Bend Fashion Show, Campaign For The Mfah Campus 2023
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $700 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2023
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2023
Texas Agricultural Land Trust $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Donation 2023
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2023
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo $101,000 Houston, TX, US Junior Market Steer Auction, General Scholarship Fund 2023
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation $5,000 Gaithersburg, MD, US Boots & Bling For Better Bones Donation 2023
San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield Association $5,000 La Porte, TX, US General Operating 2023
Navy Seal Foundation $10,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Fund Supported By The Houston Evening Of Tribute 2023
Springspirit $1,000 Houston, TX, US 2023 Breakfast For Champions 2023
St John's School $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2023/2024 Annual Fund 2023
Texas Parks And Wildlife Foundation $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Gear Up For Game Wardens Region Iv 2023
Borderlands Research Foundation $2,000 Alpine, TX, US Bri Scholarship Campaign 2023
Healthcorps $2,500 New York, NY, US Support Of Healthcorps Mission 2023
Houston Spca $20,000 Houston, TX, US More Than Shelter Campaign 2023
Kickstart Kids $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2023 Ksk Gala Sponsor 2023
River Oaks Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US River Oaks Boulevard Beautification Project 2023
South Texas Charity Weekend Inc $5,000 Kingsville, TX, US 2024 South Texas Charity Weekend Donation 2023
Texas Heart Institute $25,000 Houston, TX, US The Supper Club 2023
Third Option Foundation $27,393 Reston, VA, US Cia Special Activities Center 2023
Episcopal High School $20,000 Bellaire, TX, US Lead The Way Capital Campaign 2023
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $670,000 Houston, TX, US 2023 Gala, 2023 Excellence In Science Luncheon, Annual Commitment 2023
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $217,500 Houston, TX, US Islamic Worlds Gala, Gala Ball, Bayou Bend Fashion Show, Campaign For The Mfah Campus 2023
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $700 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2023
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2023
Texas Agricultural Land Trust $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Donation 2023
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2023
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo $101,000 Houston, TX, US Junior Market Steer Auction, General Scholarship Fund 2023
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation $5,000 Gaithersburg, MD, US Boots & Bling For Better Bones Donation 2023
San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield Association $5,000 La Porte, TX, US General Operating 2023
Navy Seal Foundation $10,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Fund Supported By The Houston Evening Of Tribute 2023
Springspirit $1,000 Houston, TX, US 2023 Breakfast For Champions 2023
St John's School $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2023/2024 Annual Fund 2023
Texas Parks And Wildlife Foundation $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Gear Up For Game Wardens Region Iv 2023
Borderlands Research Foundation $2,000 Alpine, TX, US Bri Scholarship Campaign 2023
Healthcorps $2,500 New York, NY, US Support Of Healthcorps Mission 2023
Houston Spca $20,000 Houston, TX, US More Than Shelter Campaign 2023
Kickstart Kids $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2023 Ksk Gala Sponsor 2023
River Oaks Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US River Oaks Boulevard Beautification Project 2023
South Texas Charity Weekend Inc $5,000 Kingsville, TX, US 2024 South Texas Charity Weekend Donation 2023
Texas Heart Institute $25,000 Houston, TX, US The Supper Club 2023
Third Option Foundation $27,393 Reston, VA, US Cia Special Activities Center 2023
Episcopal High School $20,000 Bellaire, TX, US Lead The Way Capital Campaign 2022
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $500,000 Houston, TX, US Annual Support Pledge Contribution 2022
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $106,600 Houston, TX, US Campaign For The Mfah Campus, Bayou Bend Garden Party, Bayou Bend Fashion Show 2022
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $1,700 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2022
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2022
Texas Agricultural Land Trust $7,500 San Antonio, TX, US Forever Texas Fund 2022
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2022
Boys & Girls Country $2,500 Hockley, TX, US Donation - 2022 Heritage Award Dinner 2022
Hermann Park Conservancy $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2022 Evening In The Park Gala 2022
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center $3,500 Houston, TX, US Arboretum Mission Of Nature Education And Conservation 2022
Houston Hospice $7,500 Houston, TX, US 21st Butterfly Luncheon And 24th Annual Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award 2022
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo $75,000 Houston, TX, US Junior Market Steer Auction 2022
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation $1,500 Gaithersburg, MD, US Boots & Bling For Better Bones Sponsor 2022
San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield Association $5,000 La Porte, TX, US 2022 San Jacinto Dinner Sponsor 2022
Arms Of Hope $750 Medina, TX, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Borderlands Research Foundation $5,000 Alpine, TX, US 2022 West Texas Conservationist Of The Year Dinner 2022
Coastal Bend Community Foundation $2,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US 2022 Harvey Weil Sportsman Convservationist Award 2022
Coastal Prairie Conservancy $2,500 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2022
Houston Maritime Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US Set Sail With Houston Maritime Center Dinner 2022
Navy Seal Foundation $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Fund Supported By The Houston Evening Of Tribute 2022
Small Steps Nurturing Center $2,250 Houston, TX, US 2022 Small Steps Wine Classic 2022
Springspirit $1,000 Houston, TX, US 2022 Breakfast For Champions 2022
St John's School $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2022/2023 Annual Fund 2022
Texas Parks And Wildlife Foundation $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Black Gap Wma Memorial, General Operating Fund 2022
University Of Texas At Austin $2,500 Austin, TX, US Dell Medical School 2022
Episcopal High School $20,000 Bellaire, TX, US Lead The Way Capital Campaign 2022
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $500,000 Houston, TX, US Annual Support Pledge Contribution 2022
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $106,600 Houston, TX, US Campaign For The Mfah Campus, Bayou Bend Garden Party, Bayou Bend Fashion Show 2022
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $1,700 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2022
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2022
Texas Agricultural Land Trust $7,500 San Antonio, TX, US Forever Texas Fund 2022
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2022
Boys & Girls Country $2,500 Hockley, TX, US Donation - 2022 Heritage Award Dinner 2022
Hermann Park Conservancy $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2022 Evening In The Park Gala 2022
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center $3,500 Houston, TX, US Arboretum Mission Of Nature Education And Conservation 2022
Houston Hospice $7,500 Houston, TX, US 21st Butterfly Luncheon And 24th Annual Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award 2022
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo $75,000 Houston, TX, US Junior Market Steer Auction 2022
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation $1,500 Gaithersburg, MD, US Boots & Bling For Better Bones Sponsor 2022
San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield Association $5,000 La Porte, TX, US 2022 San Jacinto Dinner Sponsor 2022
Arms Of Hope $750 Medina, TX, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Borderlands Research Foundation $5,000 Alpine, TX, US 2022 West Texas Conservationist Of The Year Dinner 2022
Coastal Bend Community Foundation $2,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US 2022 Harvey Weil Sportsman Convservationist Award 2022
Coastal Prairie Conservancy $2,500 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2022
Houston Maritime Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US Set Sail With Houston Maritime Center Dinner 2022
Navy Seal Foundation $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Fund Supported By The Houston Evening Of Tribute 2022
Small Steps Nurturing Center $2,250 Houston, TX, US 2022 Small Steps Wine Classic 2022
Springspirit $1,000 Houston, TX, US 2022 Breakfast For Champions 2022
St John's School $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2022/2023 Annual Fund 2022
Texas Parks And Wildlife Foundation $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Black Gap Wma Memorial, General Operating Fund 2022
University Of Texas At Austin $2,500 Austin, TX, US Dell Medical School 2022
Episcopal High School $20,000 Bellaire, TX, US Lead The Way Capital Campaign 2022
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $500,000 Houston, TX, US Annual Support Pledge Contribution 2022
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $106,600 Houston, TX, US Campaign For The Mfah Campus, Bayou Bend Garden Party, Bayou Bend Fashion Show 2022
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $1,700 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2022
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2022
Texas Agricultural Land Trust $7,500 San Antonio, TX, US Forever Texas Fund 2022
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2022
Boys & Girls Country $2,500 Hockley, TX, US Donation - 2022 Heritage Award Dinner 2022
Hermann Park Conservancy $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2022 Evening In The Park Gala 2022
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center $3,500 Houston, TX, US Arboretum Mission Of Nature Education And Conservation 2022
Houston Hospice $7,500 Houston, TX, US 21st Butterfly Luncheon And 24th Annual Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award 2022
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo $75,000 Houston, TX, US Junior Market Steer Auction 2022
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation $1,500 Gaithersburg, MD, US Boots & Bling For Better Bones Sponsor 2022
San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield Association $5,000 La Porte, TX, US 2022 San Jacinto Dinner Sponsor 2022
Arms Of Hope $750 Medina, TX, US Area Of Greatest Need 2022
Borderlands Research Foundation $5,000 Alpine, TX, US 2022 West Texas Conservationist Of The Year Dinner 2022
Coastal Bend Community Foundation $2,500 Corpus Christi, TX, US 2022 Harvey Weil Sportsman Convservationist Award 2022
Coastal Prairie Conservancy $2,500 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2022
Houston Maritime Center $5,000 Houston, TX, US Set Sail With Houston Maritime Center Dinner 2022
Navy Seal Foundation $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US General Fund Supported By The Houston Evening Of Tribute 2022
Small Steps Nurturing Center $2,250 Houston, TX, US 2022 Small Steps Wine Classic 2022
Springspirit $1,000 Houston, TX, US 2022 Breakfast For Champions 2022
St John's School $5,000 Houston, TX, US 2022/2023 Annual Fund 2022
Texas Parks And Wildlife Foundation $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Black Gap Wma Memorial, General Operating Fund 2022
University Of Texas At Austin $2,500 Austin, TX, US Dell Medical School 2022
Episcopal High School $25,000 Bellaire, TX, US Annual Giving And Lead The Way Capital Campaign 2021
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $433,400 Houston, TX, US 2021 Annual Fund/president's Circle, 2021 Excellence In Science Luncheon, Annual Support Pledge Contribution 2021
Houston Parks Board $25,000 Houston, TX, US Bayou Greenways 2020 2021
Houston Spca $20,000 Houston, TX, US Capital Campaign 2021
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $102,000 Houston, TX, US Glassell School Benefit, Campaign For The Mfah Campus 2021
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $500 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2021
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2021
Texas Agricultural Land Trust $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US General Operating Fund 2021
The Garden Club Of Houston $1,000 Houston, TX, US 2021 Bulb & Plant Mart 2021
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2021
Boys & Girls Country $2,500 Hockley, TX, US Donation To The 2021 Heritage Award Dinner 2021
Hermann Park Conservancy $1,000 Houston, TX, US Hermann Park Conservancy Annual Fund 2021
Houston Botanic Garden $5,000 Houston, TX, US Houston Botanic Garden 2021 Luncheon Sponsor 2021
Houston Hospice $2,500 Houston, TX, US 23rd Annual Laura Lee Blanton Community Spirit Award Dinner 2021
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo $90,000 Houston, TX, US Junior Market Steer Auction 2021
Lone Star Flight Museum $5,000 Houston, TX, US Broad Stripes & Bright Stars Gala 2021
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation $1,500 Gaithersburg, MD, US Boots & Bling For Better Bones Sponsor 2021
San Jacinto Museum And Battlefield Association $5,000 La Porte, TX, US 2021 San Jacinto Dinner Sponsor 2021
South Texas Charity Weekend Inc $5,000 Kingsville, TX, US Donation To 2022 South Texas Charity Weekend 2021
The Rose $2,500 Houston, TX, US 2022 Luncheon Sponsor 2021
Third Option Foundation $10,000 Reston, VA, US General Operating Fund 2021
Episcopal High School $30,000 Bellaire, TX, US Annual Fund, Lead The Way Capital Campaign 2020
Houston Museum Of Natural Science $537,500 Houston, TX, US Aquamarine Acquistion, 2020 Curator's Circle, Road To Reopening Campaign, 2020 Excellence In Science Luncheon, Annual Support Pledge Contribution 2020
Houston Parks Board $25,000 Houston, TX, US Bayou Greenways 2020 2020
Houston Spca $20,000 Houston, TX, US Capital Campaign 2020
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $105,000 Houston, TX, US 2020 Bayou Bend Garden Party, Campaign For The Mfah Campus 2020
Texas Biomedical Research Institute $500 San Antonio, TX, US Annual Operating Fund 2020
Lifehouse $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2020
Texas Agricultural Land Trust $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US General Operating Fund 2020
Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Inc $2,500 Dallas, TX, US 2020 At&t Bryon Nelson Tournament 2020
Springspirit $1,000 Houston, TX, US General Operating Fund 2020
St John's School $5,000 Houston, TX, US Annual Fund 2019/2020 2020
The Garden Club Of Houston $500 Houston, TX, US 2020 Bulb & Plant Mart 2020
The Peregrine Fund $25,000 Boise, ID, US Global Conservation Efforts 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 46-1580212
Website N/A
Address 300 JACKSON HILL ST Houston, TX 77007-7430

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Laurie And Reed Morian Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee S Reed Morian
Trustee Laurie N Morian
Advisory Trustee Earl Dyke
Advisory Trustee William L Hixon
Advisory Trustee William C Montgomery

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.