Morosani Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morosani Foundation is a private foundation in Asheville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,208 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $23,750. 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$72,208
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$23,750
- Assets$872,917
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,602 the year before.
49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,110 | 47 | $521,117 |
| 2023 | $53,443 | 59 | $619,770 |
| 2024 | $71,602 | 65 | $644,909 |
| 2025 | $72,208 | 82 | $872,917 |
How to apply
Morosani 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 Morosani Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 33 | $28,332 |
| Florida | 4 | $24,800 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,500 |
| Texas | 6 | $2,300 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $1,604 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,400 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1,160 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 3 | $950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rollins College | Contribution | $23,750 |
| Proctor Academy | Contribution | $4,500 |
| Western Carolina Rescue Ministry | Contribution | $2,572 |
| Asheville Humane Society | Contribution | $2,100 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Contribution | $2,000 |
| All Souls Counseling Center | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Individual | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Asheville-Buncome Tech Comm College | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Memory Care | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Individual | Ontribution | $1,800 |
| Mahec | Ontribution | $1,540 |
| Joel Osteen Ministries | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Manna Food Bank | Contribution | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Contribution | $1,000 |
| John Locke Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Laurel Ridge Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Forman School | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Contribution | $1,000 |
| United Way of Asheville | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Council on Aging | Ontribution | $1,000 |
| National Foundatiib for Cancer Rese | Ontribution | $1,000 |
| American on Line Giving Foundation | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Media Research Center | Contribution | $900 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Contribution | $600 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Contribution | $550 |
| American Heart Association | Contribution | $500 |
| American Lung Association | Contribution | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $500 |
| NC Values Coalition | Ontribution | $500 |
| The Claremont Institute | Ontribution | $500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $450 |
| Individual | Ontribution | $450 |
| NC Center of Nonprofits | Ontribution | $420 |
| American Parkinson Disease | Ontribution | $400 |
| Asheville School | Contribution | $300 |
| Asheville Symphony | Contribution | $300 |
| The Leadership Institute | Contribution | $300 |
| Individual | Ontribution | $300 |
| Parkinson Foundation | Ontribution | $300 |
| Leadership Institute | Ontribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Candi Pearson
- Tamora Clontz
- Hal Thompson
- Aimee Merrill
- Daniel Merrill
Questions people ask
Does Morosani Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morosani Foundation give?
$72,208 in tax year 2025, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Morosani Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Candi Pearson (Secretary), Tamora Clontz (Director), Hal Thompson (President & CEO) and Aimee Merrill (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Morosani Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.