Morse Hill Trust
Preselected recipients only
Morse Hill Trust is a private foundation in Ocean Ridge, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$270,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
73% of its 2025 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 | $175,000 | 30 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 26 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 11 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Morse Hill Trust 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 Hill Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $90,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $90,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $70,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ubs Donor Advised Fund | Charitable needs | $90,000 |
| JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund | Charitable needs | $90,000 |
| Kid's First Center | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Prosperity Me | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Sad Dads Club | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Tip of Greater Portland | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Maine Boys to Men | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Maine Association of New Americans | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Boston Area Rape Crisis Center | General charitable | $10,000 |
| First Universalist Church of Yarmouth | General charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan S Linen
- Leila J Linen
- Elizabeth Linen Low
- David Low
- Leila B Demers
- Jeffrey Demers
- Cameron Linen
Questions people ask
Does Morse Hill Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morse Hill Trust give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Morse Hill Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan S Linen (Trustee), Leila J Linen (Trustee), Elizabeth Linen Low (Trustee) and David Low (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Morse Hill Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.