Morse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $358,864 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,665 and the largest $80,000. 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$358,864
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,665
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $433,484 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $433,484 | 52 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $358,864 | 50 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Morse 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 Morse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 29 | $291,157 |
| New York | 3 | $21,000 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $12,250 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $12,170 |
| Virginia | 3 | $11,780 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,800 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Community Foundation | General Support | $80,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | General Support | $50,842 |
| Jewish Family Service of CO | General Support | $40,250 |
| National Jewish Health | General Support | $28,625 |
| Anti Defamation League | General Support | $15,000 |
| Chosen and Dearly Loved | General Support | $12,960 |
| The Jewish Experience | General Support | $11,800 |
| Mizel Institute | General Support | $10,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | General Support | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bbyo | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cell | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Lotus Project | General Support | $5,500 |
| Shalom Park | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hillel of Colorado | General Support | $5,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | General Support | $5,000 |
| Denver Scholarship Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Uplift | General Support | $3,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | General Support | $2,500 |
| Thirdway Center | General Support | $2,500 |
| Denver Health Foundation | General Support | $2,250 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| JCC St Louis | General Support | $1,800 |
| Resolveorg | General Support | $1,530 |
| Menninger Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| Curious Theater | General Support | $1,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome | General Support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | General Support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrier | General Support | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Denver | General Support | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| Junior League Denver Foundation | General Support | $829 |
| Food For Thought | General Support | $555 |
| Denver Brown Water Society | General Support | $518 |
| Variety Iowa | General Support | $500 |
| Colorado Academy | General Support | $262 |
| Stout St Foundation | General Support | $258 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent J Morse
- Julie A Morse
Questions people ask
Does Morse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morse Family Foundation give?
$358,864 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,665.
Who runs Morse Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brent J Morse (President) and Julie A Morse (Secretary/Treas).
What does Morse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.