Morris Morgenstern Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morris Morgenstern Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $298,850 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $1,650 and the largest $36,000. 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$298,850
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$1,650
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $441,995 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $339,959 | 78 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $441,995 | 74 | $10.4 million |
| 2025 | $298,850 | 66 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Morris Morgenstern 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 Morris Morgenstern Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 31 | $173,425 |
| New York | 15 | $56,925 |
| California | 10 | $41,875 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $4,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $2,125 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach County | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Stand With US | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $23,600 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist Comm | Charitable | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Adoption Foster Care Options | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundatio | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kravis Ctr for the Performing Arts | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hands on Tzedakah Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sinai Temple | Charitable | $6,750 |
| United State Holocaust Memorial Mus | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flagler Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brown University Annual Fund | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Hillel of Broward Palm Beach | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Fam SE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lynn University | Charitable | $2,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Impact Israel Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Drug and Discovery Found | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Charitable | $1,875 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Holocaust Memorial Committee Inc | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Friends of Elnet | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Adolf and Rose Levis Jewish Comm CT | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Am Comm for Weizmann Institute | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Florida Atlantic Univ Foundation in | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Centre for the Arts at Mizner P | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Brownrisd Hillel Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Papanicolaon Corps Cancer Research | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Bea | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Morgenstern
Questions people ask
Does Morris Morgenstern Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morris Morgenstern Foundation give?
$298,850 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $1,650.
Who runs Morris Morgenstern Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Morgenstern (Executive Dir.).
What does Morris Morgenstern Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.