Morgan Stanley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morgan Stanley Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,000 in 11 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$120,000
- Number of grants11
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $120,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,000 | 11 | $18.6 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 11 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Morgan Stanley 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 Morgan Stanley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $2.5 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $908,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Possible National | Expanding community college success | $908,500 |
| Braven Incorporated | Morgan stanley institute for inclusion - braven growth project | $500,000 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | Hispanic federation career pathways initiative | $500,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | Closing the employment gap for low-income college graduates | $492,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | Cuny asap career development enhancements and national replication capacity building | $448,500 |
| Imentor Incorporated | Institute for inclusion education and career attainment initiative | $360,000 |
| A Better Chance Inc | Morgan stanley career preparation program (mscpp) | $300,000 |
| America Needs You | Firstgenu | $260,000 |
| Prep for Prep | Undergraduate affairs: supporting students of color pursuing higher education | $75,000 |
| New York Womens Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Morgan stanley foundation tribal scholars program | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abruzzo Craig
- Akwaboah Peter
- Chasin Charles
- Chow-Coster Cynthia
- Dotson William J
- Harris Carla A
- McDade Wesley
- Musa Ileana
- Poser Michael
- Reid Susan
- Segal Tatiana
- Slovik Matthew
- Stark David
- Tennant Anne
- Wong Fountain Valerie
Questions people ask
Does Morgan Stanley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morgan Stanley Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants.
Who runs Morgan Stanley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Abruzzo Craig (Trustee), Akwaboah Peter (Trustee (Thru March 2024)), Chasin Charles (Trustee, Chair) and Chow-Coster Cynthia (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Morgan Stanley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.