Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winter Park, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$95.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,500 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $83,500 | 16 | $73.2 million |
| 2024 | $73,500 | 12 | $92.8 million |
| 2025 | $63,500 | 13 | $95.9 million |
How to apply
Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc 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 Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $23,500 |
| California | 3 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | General support | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General support | $10,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General support | $10,000 |
| American Bach Soloists | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Society Library | General support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Museum Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Art in Action | General support | $2,500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida | General support | $2,500 |
| Lifemoves | General support | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Orlando support | $2,500 |
| Winter Park Sidewalk Festival | Morse museum award-wp art festival | $2,500 |
| Winter Park Chamber | Morse museum artist award aaf | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Ward III
- Randolph J Rush
- Douglas A Woodman
- Charles Ogden
- Leila Trismen
- Nancy Stephens
- Bonnie Hubbard
- Alice C Frelinghuysen
- Susan McKean
- Ann Saurman
- Theodore E Stebbins Jr
- Jennifer Thalheimer
Questions people ask
Does Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc give?
$63,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold Ward III (Chairman), Randolph J Rush (President), Douglas A Woodman (Exec Vp/Treasurer) and Charles Ogden (Vice President) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.