Morel Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Morel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $440,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$440,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 33 | $8.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 28 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 25 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donald Morel Jr 79 East Ashland Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (267) 406-6164 |
| What to submit | Typed letter, 8.5 x 11. Specific purpose and proposed use of any grant money requested; maximum grant requested. |
| Deadlines | May 31 for any fiscal period beginning july 1 and through june 30. |
What Morel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $2.0 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $175,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Institute | General fund | $440,000 |
| Doylestown Health Foundation | General fund | $400,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | General fund | $330,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | General fund | $300,000 |
| Lafayette College | General fund | $210,000 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society | General fund | $175,000 |
| Jefferson Health | General fund | $150,000 |
| River Crossing YMCA | General fund | $150,000 |
| Charity Water | General fund | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia | General fund | $50,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Philadelphia | General fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Victory | Funding for those that cannot afford to attend a summer camp for children with disabilities. | $8,500 |
| Special Equestrians | General fund | $8,000 |
| Temple University | General fund | $6,035 |
| County Theatre | General fund | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish | General fund | $5,000 |
| 13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc | General fund | $4,000 |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General fund | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lenape Valley Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Project Healing Waters | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Philatelic Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Farmette | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald E Morel Jr
Questions people ask
Does Morel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31 for any fiscal period beginning july 1 and through june 30.
How much does Morel Family Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Morel Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald E Morel Jr (President/Secretary).
What does Morel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.