Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift Fund
Preselected recipients only
Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift Fund is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$72,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $66,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $66,000 | 6 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift 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 Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 2 | $24,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afsc | Hunger | $12,000 |
| Care | Hunger | $12,000 |
| Save the Children | Hunger | $12,000 |
| Technoserve | Hunger | $12,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Medical | $12,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Hunger | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David L Morgan
- Steven J Morgan
- Eric Rosenberry
Questions people ask
Does Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift Fund give?
$72,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists David L Morgan (Director), Steven J Morgan (Director) and Eric Rosenberry (Director).
What does Merle & Ellen Morgan Gift Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.