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Ralph K Morris Foundation

EIN 41-1981038 · Minneapolis, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE RALPH K. MORRIS FOUNDATION PROVIDES DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMERGING LEADERS EXPRESSING AN INTEREST IN APPLYING AND ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATION, AND IN PROMOTING FARMLAND PRESERVATION, LAND STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY.

Income
$41,472
Spending
$61,731
Reserves
85.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Highest pay
$6,000, director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 85.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 49% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS THE ANNUAL TOM LYON FAMILY LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM, WHICH IS OPEN WITHOUT CHARGE TO ALL PEOPLE INTERESTED IN COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP. SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEES INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE NETWORK AND PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, WHO RECEIVE SPEICAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND.
  2. $7,500 spent. THROUGH ITS ELROY WEBSTER COOPERATIVES STUDIES PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION ALSO AWARDS UP TO THREE $2,500 AND $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO ONE OR MORE INDIVIDUALS PURSUING A MASTER'S, DOCTORAL OR LAW DEGREE TO PURSUE A CAREER IN COOPERATIVES OR AGRICULTURE. IN 2024, THREE SUCH SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS WERE MADE AT THE $2,500 LEVEL AND NONE AT THE $1,000 LEVEL.
  3. $34,225 spent. THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY HAS BEEN, THROUGH ITS RALPH K. MORRIS FOUNDATION COOPERATIVE LEADERSHIP FUND, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS, TO HELP COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR EMERGING COOPERATIVE LEADERS EXPRESSING AN INTEREST IN APPLYING AND ADVANCING THE PRINCIPALS OF COOPERATION, AND IN PROMOTING FARMLAND PRESERVATION, LAND STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PRIMARILY INTENDED FOR STUDENTS OR INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE IN WORKING FOR COOPERATIVES; SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GENERALLY NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH EXTENSIVE COOPERATIVE INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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