The Morgridge Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Morgridge Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.0 million in 158 grants; the typical grant was $6,400 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$13.0 million
- Number of grants158
- Typical grant$6,400
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$343 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.1 million the year before.
37% 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 | $12.1 million | 198 | $321 million |
| 2024 | $13.0 million | 158 | $343 million |
How to apply
The Morgridge 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Morgridge Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 55 | $6.5 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $2.6 million |
| California | 6 | $830,725 |
| Florida | 20 | $571,199 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $512,783 |
| Arizona | 7 | $462,965 |
| Missouri | 4 | $403,533 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $382,156 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $183,555 |
| Georgia | 2 | $153,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Dive Deeper Campaign and to fund educational spaces defined through the Centennial Commitment, inclusive of capital and constructions. Education spaces will include a new Learning Commons, Aquatic Education Wing and Marine Munchroom (student lunchroom), and programmatic areas within the aquarium's Main Foyer | $2.5 million |
| Mindspark Learning | support the mission and work of the organization | $1.5 million |
| Colorado State University Foundation | support the programming and development of the CSU Spur Campus | $1.0 million |
| Mindspark Learning | General & Unrestricted | $500,462 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation | Classroom to Career Hub Capital Initiative and the Morgridge Peer Mentoring Program | $500,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc | Place of Hope Stuart Campus - Morgridge Family Outreach Center | $500,000 |
| Reach University | support the creation and expansion of the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree | $500,000 |
| St Vrain Valley School District | support the expansion of the Innovation Center and to provide funding for the programs within the Center | $400,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Veterans Community Project of Longmont Capital Campaign | $400,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundation Inc | establish the Morgridge Commons Mid-Valley where the community can meet and the College will convene programming | $350,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | MFF Colorado Impact Fellows OCY&F | $290,500 |
| Denver School of Science and Technology Inc | Physics in a box for DSST across all 7th grade classrooms | $260,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation for A New Amer | Expanding learning opportunities and success for Florida high school students | $250,777 |
| Alliance for Choice in Education | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundation Inc | Aspen Teaching Kitchen | $250,000 |
| Family Reach Foundation | Family Reach's Financial Resource Center serving families living with cancer | $250,000 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | support the creation of the Human Systems Initiative at the University | $250,000 |
| Urban Peak Denver | Urban Peak Homelessness Services & Shelter | $250,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Agent Learner Initiative | $200,000 |
| The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | Fund IV ? General Support | $200,000 |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation | Advancing Women's Health Through a Culture-Driven Fundraising Collaboration | $175,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | in support of the MIT Solve vision to harness the power of AI and to create the Morgridge Family Foundation AI Prize | $150,000 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Global Conservation Corps Inc | General & Unrestricted | $128,600 |
| Plymouth State University | support the programming of the Morgridge Family Foundation Human Performance Lab | $125,000 |
| Muhammad Ali Museum and Education | Muhammad Ali Index on Civility and Compassion | $105,000 |
| Change Please USA Inc | support the expansion of Change Please to Denver / Aurora | $100,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | launch Denver GreenLight Fund | $100,000 |
| National Jewish Health | General & Unrestricted | $74,500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Trinity Community Park | $60,000 |
| Attention Inc | TGTHR Child Welfare ExA | $55,000 |
| Ethical Family Building | Child welfare ExA as part of MFF Child Welfare initiative to eliminate child brokering in adoptions | $55,000 |
| National Council for Adoption | The Morgridge Research Scholar: Toward Transformational Change in Adoption Services | $55,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $52,510 |
| Action for Healthy Kids Inc | General Support for implementation of the FY25-FY27 Strategic Plan | $50,000 |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts | 2024 & 2025 Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Presenting sponsor | $50,000 |
| First Place for Youth | First Place for Youth National Expansion to deliver wrap around services for foster youth | $50,000 |
| Moonshot Edventures | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | General & Unrestricted | $41,539 |
| Alta Vista Center for Autism | Firefly Autism Sensory Gym Installation & Playground upgrades | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carrie Morgridge
- John Conrad Morgridge
- John D Morgridge
- Michelle N Morgridge
Questions people ask
Does The Morgridge Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Morgridge Family Foundation give?
$13.0 million in tax year 2024, across 158 grants, with a typical grant of $6,400.
Who runs The Morgridge Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carrie Morgridge (VP, Dir), John Conrad Morgridge (Dir), John D Morgridge (Pres, Dir) and Michelle N Morgridge (Dir).
What does The Morgridge Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and animals.