Morning Star Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morning Star Foundation is a private foundation in Enterprise, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,846 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $17,836. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,846
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$17,836
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,675 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,529 | 18 | $799,358 |
| 2024 | $73,675 | 17 | $962,819 |
| 2025 | $56,846 | 19 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Morning Star Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Morning Star Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $35,136 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,910 |
| Georgia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Enterprise | General church contributions | $17,836 |
| Honduras Baptist Dental Mission | Dental & medical mission support in honduras | $10,000 |
| Four Corners Ministries | Support for and evangelism of people of uganda | $8,000 |
| Christian Mission Enterprise | Support for homeless shelter | $3,000 |
| Compassion International | Sponsorship of a child in nicaragua | $2,910 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Support for disaster area relief | $2,000 |
| Wiregrass Emergency Pregnancy Services | Support for women with unplanned pregnancy | $2,000 |
| Central American Missions | Support for needy in central america | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support home construction for needy and underprivileged families | $1,000 |
| Map International | Medicine missions support | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | Support for ms research | $1,000 |
| Pate Ministries - for the Children Ecuador | Provide for needy children in ecuadorbible ministry support in ecuador | $1,000 |
| Precept Ministries | Bible teaching ministry support | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Support for children's medical care and research | $1,000 |
| Wiregrass Area Food Bank | General support for feeding persons in need | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support for salvation army efforts | $1,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Support of yellowstone park projects | $800 |
| Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center | Support for victims of child abuse | $200 |
| Alabama Public Television | Support for public television in alabama | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewe S West
- Sandra J West
- Brandon B West
- Angela Matthews
- Jeremiah L West
Questions people ask
Does Morning Star Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morning Star Foundation give?
$56,846 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Morning Star Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lewe S West (President), Sandra J West (V-President, Sec/Treas.), Brandon B West (Director) and Angela Matthews (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Morning Star Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and international.