Luke And Lori Morrow Family Foundation

Quick Stats

Annual Giving: $2,500,000 (2022)
Success Rate: Not applicable (invitation only)
Decision Time: Not applicable (no public application process)
Grant Range: Varies by organization
Geographic Focus: Texas (particularly North Texas and West Texas) with some international support
Total Assets: $45,847,257 (2023)

Contact Details

Location: McKinney, TX
EIN: 45-3982079
Type: Private Grantmaking Foundation

Note: The foundation does not provide public contact information for grant inquiries as they only make contributions to preselected charitable organizations.

Overview

The Luke And Lori Morrow Family Foundation was established in 2014 as a private grantmaking foundation led by Luke and Lori Morrow. Luke Morrow is President and co-owner of Morrow Renewables, a renewable energy company that collects, treats, markets, and sells renewable biogas from landfills. The foundation made 48 grants in 2023, with total annual giving of approximately $2.5 million and assets exceeding $45 million. The Morrows operate their foundation with a faith-based mission, designed to "honor God by faithfully stewarding His blessings" to serve those in need both regionally and internationally. Their philanthropic work has been particularly visible since their company relocated from Midland to McKinney in June 2021, bringing expanded support to North Texas communities while maintaining ties to West Texas.

Funding Priorities

Priority Areas

The foundation supports organizations across several key areas:

Hunger Relief & Basic Needs

Food banks (North Texas Food Bank, West Texas Food Bank)
Meals on Wheels
Salvation Army
Samaritan Inn

Adoption & Child Welfare

Both Ends Believing
Orphan Outreach
Buckner
Gladney
Care Portal
Emily's Place

Healthcare & Crisis Support

Hope Crisis Center
Hope Clinic McKinney

Faith-Based Organizations

Dallas Theological Seminary
Men of Nehemiah
Mission Arlington

Community Support

Kershaw's Challenge
Hugs Café in McKinney
Camp Fire West Texas

International Focus

Medical support
Adoption-related services

What They Don't Fund

As a private foundation making grants only to preselected organizations, the foundation does not fund:

Unsolicited applications from organizations not already known to the foundation
Organizations outside their established network of grantees

Governance and Leadership

Directors:

Luke Morrow: President and co-owner of Morrow Renewables. Luke has stated that he and Lori are "driven by their faith" and "view their position as business owners as an opportunity to make an impact in the communities where their employees and customers work and live."
Lori Morrow: Co-director of the foundation and co-leader of the family's philanthropic efforts alongside Luke.

Both directors serve without compensation. The foundation operates with a clear faith-based philosophy, with Luke describing their charitable work as designed to "honor God by faithfully stewarding His blessings in ways that execute His commands to serve the needs of the less fortunate regionally and throughout the world."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This foundation does not have a public application process. The foundation explicitly states that it "only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations" and "does not accept unsolicited requests for funds."

Grants are made at the discretion of the foundation's directors (Luke and Lori Morrow) to organizations they have identified as compatible with the foundation's goals. The foundation distributes grants directly to various organizations that align with their faith-based mission to serve those in need.

Getting on Their Radar

The Morrows have demonstrated a pattern of identifying nonprofit organizations through:

Corporate-Community Connections: When Morrow Renewables relocated to McKinney in 2021, they proactively sought out North Texas organizations to support. The North Texas Food Bank noted that "Morrow Renewables was quick to seek out and support" them upon arrival.

Employee Engagement: The company has brought approximately 40 employees to volunteer at the North Texas Food Bank's distribution center, suggesting that employee volunteer experiences may lead to deeper partnerships.

Faith-Based Networks: Many of their supported organizations (Dallas Theological Seminary, Mission Arlington, Men of Nehemiah) suggest connections through faith-based networks.

Regional Presence: The foundation has maintained support for organizations in areas where they have business operations - previously West Texas (when based in Midland) and now North Texas (after relocating to McKinney).

High-Profile Community Events: Morrow Renewables has provided matching gifts for North Texas Giving Day, demonstrating engagement with regional philanthropic events.

Application Success Factors

Since this foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, traditional application success factors do not apply. However, organizations in the foundation's network share these characteristics:

Alignment with Faith-Based Mission: The foundation's stated purpose is to honor God through faithful stewardship. Organizations with explicit Christian missions or values appear prominently in their grantee list.

Focus on Direct Service: Supported organizations provide tangible, direct services - meals, adoption services, crisis support, medical care - rather than advocacy or research.

Community Connection: Organizations where the Morrows have business operations or personal connections (North Texas, West Texas) receive support.

Demonstrated Impact: The foundation supported North Texas Food Bank after seeing the scope of need, and the resulting partnership provided 3.9 million meals in the first year.

Multi-Faceted Engagement: The Morrows combine financial support with employee volunteerism and public advocacy for causes they support.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

No Public Application Process: This foundation cannot be approached through traditional grant applications; they select all grantees proactively
Faith-Driven Philanthropy: The foundation operates from an explicit Christian worldview focused on stewardship and serving those in need
Geographic Strategy: Strong preference for organizations in Texas, particularly areas where Morrow Renewables operates
Major Gift Capacity: Capable of significant donations ($1 million to North Texas Food Bank) beyond typical grant distributions
Priority Causes: Hunger relief, adoption/child welfare, and faith-based organizations receive consistent support
Corporate-Foundation Integration: Morrow Renewables and the family foundation work in tandem, with corporate giving complementing foundation grants
Relationship-Building Approach: The Morrows prefer to build deep partnerships with organizations, including financial support, employee volunteerism, and public advocacy

References

Accessed: December 23, 2025