Morse Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Morse Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,750. 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$32,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,750
- Assets$417,976
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,250 the year before.
36% 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 | $26,000 | 3 | $429,081 |
| 2024 | $23,250 | 14 | $452,821 |
| 2025 | $32,000 | 14 | $417,976 |
How to apply
Morse Family Foundation Inc 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 Morse Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $14,000 |
| New York | 4 | $13,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,750 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | Advancing democracy and equality in israel | $5,750 |
| Zen Peacemakers | General support | $5,500 |
| American Association of Ben Gurion University | Educating and raising awareness for aabgu | $5,000 |
| Contemporary Jewish Museum | Support jewish contemporary arts | $3,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $2,500 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Assists refugees in finding safety and freedom | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | On behalf of holocaust survivors and the holocaust center | $2,250 |
| Maine Jewish Museum | General support | $1,750 |
| Value Culture Inc | Produce and support artistic, educational, charitable, and spiritual events to inspire individuals to give back in their communities, including current initiatives in COVID relief, mental health awareness, anti-hate, and food security | $1,250 |
| Hand in Hand | General support | $1,000 |
| University of California | General support | $750 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Working to recover, celebrate, and regenerate yiddish and modern jewish literature and culture | $750 |
| Jerusalem Fund Inc | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Community Center of the East Bay | Support the events and programs that help carry out the values of the jcc | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry Morse
- Linda Morse
- Noah Tuleja
- Sarah Maccabee
Questions people ask
Does Morse Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morse Family Foundation Inc give?
$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Morse Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherry Morse (President/Director), Linda Morse (Treasurer/Director), Noah Tuleja (Secretary/Director) and Sarah Maccabee (Director).
What does Morse Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.