The Morton Foundation
Accepts applications
The Morton Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $808,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$808,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $825,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $825,000 | 63 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $808,000 | 58 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul F Morton 3620 Happy Valley Road Suite 202, Lafayette, CA 94549 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (925) 287-9201 |
| What to submit | Only written applications will be considered. Each applicant must document its annual operating budget, must disclose the percentage of donations used for overhead, and the proposed use of funds requested. |
What The Morton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 53 | $760,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth on Course | Supports youth gain access to life changing opportunities through golf in all 50 us states. | $75,000 |
| The Bridge School | Educate physically disabled children | $60,000 |
| George Mark Children's House | Care for children with terminal illnesses | $40,000 |
| Community Vision Capital & Consulting | Support the community by encouraging financial support | $30,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | To support assistance to the blind | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties | To provide food for the destitute | $30,000 |
| Community Connections Free Clinic Inc | To support healthcare for those who cannot afford it | $25,000 |
| Groceries for Seniors | Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities | $25,000 |
| Stanford Hospitals and Clinics | Support of medical education programs | $25,000 |
| Baycat | Support activities for children | $20,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | Supports those in need | $20,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Assistance to the needy elderly | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To care for children with cancer | $20,000 |
| Rubicon Programs Incorporated | To support ongoing research | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | Support activities for children | $15,000 |
| Happy Trails Riding Academy | Support of general education programs | $15,000 |
| Root Division | To inspire youth in the bay area using visual arts | $15,000 |
| Trips for Kids | Support activities for children | $15,000 |
| Charles Armstrong School | Fund education programs | $12,000 |
| The Basic Fund | Support education of needy children w/ scholarships | $12,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities | $10,000 |
| Casa of Orange County | Supporting the welfare of children | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Support youth developement | $10,000 |
| Chabot Space & Science Center | Support teaching and learning centers focused on astronomy and space | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | To support ongoing research | $10,000 |
| Curiodyssey | Support activities for children | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrom Connection of the Bay Area | To empower, inspire and support people with down syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life. | $10,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring | Support activities for children | $10,000 |
| Empower Me Academy | To support physical fitness for youth | $10,000 |
| Homework Central | To support childhood education through tutoring and family support | $10,000 |
| Kainos Home and Training Center | To enable adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to maximize his/her potential | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Support ongoing research | $10,000 |
| My New Red Shoes | To provide support for homeless children | $10,000 |
| Palcare | To support the indigent | $10,000 |
| Planting Justice | To empower people impacted by mass incarceration and other social inequalities | $10,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital | Supports ucsf benioff children's hospital | $10,000 |
| Winter Nights Family Shelter | Support homeless with housing | $10,000 |
| Ability Now Bay Area | Support programs for adults with developmental and physical disabilities | $7,500 |
| Carpenters Scholarship Foundation | Support educational scholarship programs | $7,500 |
| Good Tidings Foundation | To support scholarships for higher education | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian T Morton
- Paul F Morton
- Mary Ann Wolkomir
- Amber Young
- Sally Morton
Questions people ask
Does The Morton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Morton Foundation give?
$808,000 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Morton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian T Morton (Vice President/Director), Paul F Morton (President/Treasurer), Mary Ann Wolkomir (Officer) and Amber Young (Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Morton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and disability.