The Morsman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Morsman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,400 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $6,000. 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$35,400
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$842,018
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,200 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,000 | 21 | $777,143 |
| 2024 | $34,200 | 23 | $825,259 |
| 2025 | $35,400 | 25 | $842,018 |
How to apply
The Morsman 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 The Morsman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 11 | $17,200 |
| Colorado | 9 | $11,800 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,200 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,200 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Horticultural research, preservation and education | $6,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs | Service dogs for U.S. veterans | $2,000 |
| Open Door Youth Gang Alternatives | After school programs for at risk youth | $2,000 |
| The Brinton Museum | Museum of Western Art | $2,000 |
| Chatfield Music Lending Library | Library of sheet music to provide access | $1,800 |
| Brooke USA | Equine and human welfare in the developing world | $1,200 |
| Climate Generation | Education and advocacy to combat climate change | $1,200 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Addressing food insecurity | $1,200 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | Land and environmental conservation | $1,200 |
| One Village Partners | Economic development in Sierra Leone | $1,200 |
| People Serving People | Homeless shelter and job training | $1,200 |
| The Trevor Project | LGBTQ safety | $1,200 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota | Wildlife rehabilitation | $1,200 |
| Youth Advantage | After school programs for youth in need | $1,200 |
| Clothes to Kids Denver | Access to clothing for children in need | $1,180 |
| Conservation Colorado | Education arm of conservation Colorado | $1,180 |
| Humane Society of the South Platte Valley | Animal welfare | $1,180 |
| Integrated Family Community Services | Social services for families in need | $1,180 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Public broadcasting | $1,180 |
| Raptor Education Group Inc | Wildlife rehabilitation and education | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute | Micro-lending for nontraditional borrowers | $1,000 |
| Wyoming Wilderness Association | Environmental Conservation | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Addressing food insecurity | $900 |
| Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota | Legal rights for people in the U.S. | $500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Addressing food insecurity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy S Morsman
- Jeffrey H Morsman
- Edgar M Morsman Jr
- Elizabeth H Morsman
- James C Morsman
- Angela Peyton Morsman
Questions people ask
Does The Morsman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Morsman Family Foundation give?
$35,400 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs The Morsman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy S Morsman (President/Treasurer), Jeffrey H Morsman (VP/Secretary/Asst. Treasurer), Edgar M Morsman Jr (Director) and Elizabeth H Morsman (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Morsman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.