Morton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hobe Sound, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,275 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$175,275
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $145,750 the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $233,450 | 28 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $126,550 | 30 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $145,750 | 30 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $175,275 | 43 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Morton 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.
What Morton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $76,675 |
| Colorado | 2 | $52,000 |
| New York | 6 | $10,600 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bravo Vail | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $40,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre Believe Campaign | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $25,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $12,000 |
| The Mayo Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $7,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre Sponsorship | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $6,500 |
| The Society of Four Arts | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $6,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $5,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $5,000 |
| UNC School of Media | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre February 14 Event | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Academy of St Martin in the Fields | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $3,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre November 15 Event | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $3,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,500 |
| Focus Ultrasound Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,500 |
| Pomfret School | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,500 |
| The New York Botanical Garden | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,500 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,500 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater Fdn | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,025 |
| Government Accountablity Institute | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fdn | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,000 |
| One West 54th Street Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $2,000 |
| Banner Lake Club | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,500 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest Inc | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,500 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| Columbia University Dept of Opthalmology | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| Fau Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| Hobe Sound Early Learning Center | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| Loggerhead Marina Center | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| UNC Carolina Performing Arts Society | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $600 |
| Hobe Sound Historical Society | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $500 |
| Hobe Sound Nature Center | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $500 |
| Jupiter Island Garden Club Inc | To enable the donees to carry-out their tax exempt purposes. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William I Morton
- Mary K Morton
Questions people ask
Does Morton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morton Family Foundation give?
$175,275 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Morton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William I Morton (Trustee) and Mary K Morton (Trustee).
What does Morton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.