Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation is a private foundation in Winter Park, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.5 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.8 million. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$170 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.6 million the year before.
32% 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 | $4.5 million | 71 | $152 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 70 | $160 million |
| 2025 | $4.5 million | 64 | $170 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth Morse Genius 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 Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 52 | $4.2 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $200,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $51,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,199 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation | Operating support | $2.8 million |
| St Johnsbury Academy | Support of student life and athletics building | $200,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Inc | Purchase medical equipment | $100,000 |
| Heart of Florida United Way | General support | $100,000 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Bach Festival Society of Winter Park | General support | $82,500 |
| Rollins College Men's Soccer Team | Support for sports team | $70,000 |
| A Gift for Teaching Inc | Learning kits and arts program | $55,000 |
| Gardens at Depugh Nursing Center | Support for patient care | $54,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Scholarship fund | $51,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Applause program support | $50,000 |
| Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Concert support | $50,000 |
| Opera Orlando | Underwriting music for performance | $45,000 |
| Orlando Shakes | Childrens program support | $41,500 |
| Orlando Ballet Inc | Orchestra performance | $40,000 |
| Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Inc | Venue rental for performances | $35,000 |
| United Against Poverty Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten Inc | Tuition assistance and general support | $33,000 |
| Winter Park Day Nursery Inc | Scholarships and family support | $33,000 |
| Christian Service Center of Central Florida Inc | General support | $32,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida | General support | $30,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Foundation Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support | $30,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Educational medical equipment | $27,450 |
| Commission 127 Inc | Family support program | $25,000 |
| Elevation Scholars Inc | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools Inc | Program support - art supplies | $25,000 |
| Grace Medical Home Inc | Support for dental center | $25,000 |
| Lift Orlando | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Orlando Family Stage Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Peace and Justice Institute | Conference support | $25,000 |
| University of Central Florida - Wucf-Tv | General and program support | $25,000 |
| Winter Park High School Foundation Inc | Scholarship and endowment | $25,000 |
| Winter Park Historical Association | Exhibition and general support | $21,500 |
| First Congregational Church of Winter Park | General support | $18,000 |
| Central Florida Community Arts Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Page 15 Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Rollins College - McKean Award | Teaching award | $15,000 |
| Dana Hall School | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| One Purse Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Ward III
- Randolph Rush
- Douglas Woodman
- Richard O Baldwin Jr
- Bonnie Hubbard
- Nancy Stephens
- Mary Christian
- R Michael Strickland
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold Ward III (Chairman), Randolph Rush (President), Douglas Woodman (Executive Vice President & Treasurer) and Richard O Baldwin Jr (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.