Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $151,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$151,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $140,500 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $151,500 | 15 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $140,500 | 25 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $151,500 | 20 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Claire and Theodore Morse 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 Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $101,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $15,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Early Education | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Holland Project | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Project Angel Food | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Affordable Living for the Aging | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Coro Southern California | General operating support | $10,000 |
| MLK Health and Wellness CDC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Play Equity Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Artmix Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arts Corps | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Creative Aging Network - NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Front Porch Communities Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Moscow Contemporary | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Urban Arts | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Splash Youth Arts Workshop | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The River House | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | General operating support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis A Roach
- Jill J Roach
- Alexis Roach
- Stephanie Roach
- Justine Roach
Questions people ask
Does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation give?
$151,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dennis A Roach (President/Director), Jill J Roach (Secretary/Cfo/Director), Alexis Roach (Director) and Stephanie Roach (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and seniors.