Morley Foundation
Accepts applications
Morley Foundation is a private foundation in Saginaw, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,400 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$203,400
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $163,460 the year before.
63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $211,244 | 67 | $5.0 million |
| 2023 | $190,950 | 70 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $163,460 | 37 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $203,400 | 59 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Morley Jr One Tuscola PO Box 2485, Saginaw, MI 48605-2485 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 791-0155, morleyfamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | One page letter |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Morley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 44 | $188,650 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 3 | $2,350 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan Childress Assn | Welfare | $25,000 |
| Hidden Harvest | Welfare | $20,000 |
| Delta College Broadcasting | Education | $18,200 |
| Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Assoc | Education | $15,000 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | Education | $14,000 |
| Baysail | Civic Improvement | $10,000 |
| Saginaw Art Museum | Arts | $10,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | Civic Improvement | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Saginaw | Education | $6,000 |
| North Central Michigan College | Education | $5,500 |
| CAN Council of Saginaw | Welfare | $5,200 |
| READ Association of Saginaw | Education | $5,000 |
| Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra | Arts | $5,000 |
| Underground Railroad | Welfare | $5,000 |
| YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region | Education | $5,000 |
| Saginaw Choral Society | Arts | $3,000 |
| Cranbrook School | Education | $2,500 |
| Scouting America | Education | $2,500 |
| Kaahtc | Welfare | $2,400 |
| Delta College | Education | $2,000 |
| Grand Traverse Land Conservancy | Enviornment | $2,000 |
| PRIDE in Saginaw Inc | Arts | $2,000 |
| Community Dining Room Inc | Welfare | $1,500 |
| Kirtland Community College Foundation | Education | $1,500 |
| Oaks Park Association | Civic Improvement | $1,500 |
| The Foote School | Education | $1,500 |
| Michelson Memorial UMC | Welfare | $1,400 |
| Planned Parenthood | Welfare | $1,250 |
| Brighton Library | Education | $1,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| Gateway Community College | Education | $1,000 |
| Higgens Brothers Surgicenter of Hope | Health | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Education | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 Little Traverse Bay | Education | $1,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Arts | $1,000 |
| Northwood University Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Phillips Exter Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Education | $1,000 |
| Saginaw Area Fireworks | Civic Improvement | $1,000 |
| Charlevoix Circle of Arts | Arts | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Morley Jr
- David Morley
- Carol Morley Beck
- Christine Black
- Jonathan C Morley
- Morley Anne Bland
- Michael Morley Brand
- George Morley Jr
- Sara Morley LaCroix
- Michael Morley
- Jodona Morley Kinney
- Peter Morley Sr
- Chase Brand
- Richard Thomson Jr
- Sam Morley
Questions people ask
Does Morley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Morley Foundation give?
$203,400 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Morley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Morley Jr (Trustee), David Morley (Vice President), Carol Morley Beck (Vice President) and Christine Black (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Morley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.