Morris and Mary Press Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morris and Mary Press Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $39,000. 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$64,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$39,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,500 | 3 | $900,873 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 1 | $949,077 |
| 2025 | $64,500 | 3 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Morris and Mary Press 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 Morris and Mary Press Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $64,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Unrestricted contribution | $39,000 |
| Children's Hospital la | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Life Services Alternatives Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $5,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sondra Press
- Tracy Richards
- Kimberly Richards
Questions people ask
Does Morris and Mary Press Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris and Mary Press Foundation give?
$64,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Morris and Mary Press Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sondra Press (President), Tracy Richards (Vice President) and Kimberly Richards (Sec/Treas.).
What does Morris and Mary Press Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.