The Morby Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.6 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.6 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
100% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 1 | $23.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 26 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
The Morby Family Charitable 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 The Morby Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $1.4 million |
| Nevada | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $80,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Museum of Art | To promote the charitable purpose | $1.0 million |
| Martha's Vineyard Com Serv | To promote the charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| Alzheimer's Diesease Research Foundation | To promote the charitable purpose | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Inc | To promote the charitable purpose | $300,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | To promote the charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | To promote the charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| NPR Foundation | To promote the charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | To promote the charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Great Pond Foundation | To promote the charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation | To promote the charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Reno High School | To promote the charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | To promote the charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | To promote the charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation | To promote the charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | To promote the charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | To promote the charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Reef Relief | To promote the charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Safe Horizon | To promote the charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| VGC Foundation | To promote the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Wqed Multimedia | To promote the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Track Two - an Institute for Citizen Diplomacy | To promote the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Diversity Co | To promote the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Farm Neck Foundation | To promote the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy | To promote the charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Women for A Healthy Environment | To promote the charitable purpose | $500 |
| International Womens Forum | To promote the charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline C Morby
- Francis A Muracca II
- Andrew J Morby
- Arthur Strang
- Ruth Perfido
- Michelle L Morby
Questions people ask
Does The Morby Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Morby Family Charitable Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2023, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Morby Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jacqueline C Morby (President / Director), Francis A Muracca II (Clerk), Andrew J Morby (Director) and Arthur Strang (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Morby Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.