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The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation

Accepts applications Los Angeles, California · EIN 954279684

The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $317,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $345,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$345,00019$6.5 million
2024$317,50017$6.9 million

How to apply

ContactSusan J Ollweiler
2049 Century Park East 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone or email(323) 634-2400
What to submitApplications should be in writing and must include a description of charitable purpose. Additionally, please include the most recent form 990/ 990PF, budget, 501(c)(3) letter and list of major contributors.
DeadlinesAugust 1st of each year

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California15$280,000
Maryland1$25,000
Illinois1$12,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
General$40,000
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
General$25,000
Fisher House Foundation
Rockville, MD
General$25,000
Griffith Observatory Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
General$25,000
Friendly House
Los Angeles, CA
General$22,500
Safe Place for Youth
Venice, CA
General$22,500
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
General$20,000
Have A Sole
Long Beach, CA
General$20,000
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Los Angeles, CA
General$20,000
The Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California
Pasadena, CA
General$20,000
Downtown Women's Center
Los Angeles, CA
General$17,500
Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation
Chicago, IL
General$12,500
Casa of Los Angeles
Monterey Park, CA
General$10,000
Jewish Family Service la
Los Angeles, CA
General$10,000
Shomrei Torah Synagogue
West Hills, CA
General$10,000
The Midnight Mission
Los Angeles, CA
General$10,000
Mount Wilson Observatory
Pasadena, CA
General$7,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1st of each year.

How much does The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation give?

$317,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Gary Levenstein (Secretary & Director), Susan J Ollweiler (President & Director), Gene Torncello (Vice President & Director) and Timothy D Bodner (Chief Financial Officer).

What does The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.

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