Morton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,132 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,833. 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$68,132
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,833
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $78,463 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $78,463 | 18 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $68,132 | 19 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Morton Family 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 Morton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $46,110 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,222 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,700 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,300 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,800 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | Contribution | $10,833 |
| Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival | Contribution | $10,833 |
| Faith Christian Center | Contribution | $7,222 |
| Oxnard Alano Club | Contribution | $7,222 |
| Santa Barbara Alano Club | Contribution | $7,222 |
| Occidental College | Contribution | $5,000 |
| California Institute of Environmental Studies | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Kennedy Center | Contribution | $1,800 |
| Ny Public Library | Contribution | $1,500 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Contribution | $1,300 |
| National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame | Contribution | $1,200 |
| American Prairie | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Brown University | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cece Morton
- Mary G Morton
- William M Morton II
Questions people ask
Does Morton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morton Family Foundation give?
$68,132 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Morton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cece Morton (Trustee), Mary G Morton (Trustee) and William M Morton II (Trustee).
What does Morton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.