Morgens West Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morgens West Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $856,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $175,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$856,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $706,500 the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 | $706,500 | 26 | $17.7 million |
| 2024 | $856,500 | 29 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Morgens West 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 Morgens West Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 21 | $634,500 |
| New York | 3 | $190,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $11,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Contribution to general fund | $175,000 |
| Birds Georgia | Contribution to general fund | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Volunter Lawyers Foundation | Contribution to general fund | $140,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership | Contribution to general fund | $65,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Atlanta | Contribution to general fund | $60,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Contribution to general fund | $35,000 |
| Park Pride | Contribution to general fund | $33,000 |
| Atlanta History Center | Contribution to general fund | $30,000 |
| High Museum of Art | Contribution to general fund | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Bonatical Garden | Contribution to general fund | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Brevard Music Center | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Community Found of NE Ga-Php | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Cornellbird Lab | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Georgia-Alabama Land Trust | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Lake Toxaway Charities | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Moving in the Spirit | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Nat History | Contribution to general fund | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| FCS Urban Ministries | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Grove Park Foundation | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Path Foundation | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| South Fork Conservancy | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Carlos Museum | Contribution to general fund | $3,000 |
| Villa International | Contribution to general fund | $2,500 |
| Ga Public Broadcasting | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Historic Lake Toxaway Foundation | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Kiwanis Foundation of Atlanta | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Stanford University | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Morgens
- S F Morgens
- E H Morgens
Questions people ask
Does Morgens West Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morgens West Foundation give?
$856,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Morgens West Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Morgens (Trustee), S F Morgens (Available Upon Request) and E H Morgens (Available Upon Request).
What does Morgens West Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.