The Morimura Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Morimura Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2,019
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $130,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $48,550 | 5 | $165,868 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 13 | $39,547 |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 11 | $2,019 |
How to apply
The Morimura Fund 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 Morimura Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $90,000 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lotus Petal Foundation | Empower the underpriviledged | $10,000 |
| Sarthak Foundation | Support treatment to animals | $10,000 |
| The Bharath Abhyudaya Seva Samithi | Support source for students | $10,000 |
| Joint Action Networking | Project funding | $10,000 |
| Youth for Social Development | Prioritize the well-being of resourc | $10,000 |
| Digambarpur Angikar | Support source for students | $10,000 |
| Joint Endeavour for Emancipation Tr | Empowering marginalized communities | $10,000 |
| India | Pro-active the rights of children | $10,000 |
| Akhil Gramin Yuva Vikas Samiti | To educate, organize and empower poo | $10,000 |
| Manzil Welfare Society | Support resources for students | $5,000 |
| Niit Foundation | Provide skill develpment | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Forman Morimura
Questions people ask
Does The Morimura Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Morimura Fund give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Morimura Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie Forman Morimura (Officer).
What does The Morimura Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.