Morse Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Morse Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilson, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $734,579 the year before.
52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $621,052 | 30 | $82,766 |
| 2024 | $734,579 | 29 | $104,537 |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 25 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Morse Family 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 Morse Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $604,963 |
| New York | 9 | $259,825 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $107,200 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $33,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $17,100 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philantropy | General operating support | $600,000 |
| NYC Ballet | General unrestricted | $185,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General unrestricted | $95,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General operating support | $27,575 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tufts University | General unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mianus River Gorge Inc | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | General operating support | $9,000 |
| Harvard University | General unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Dancers Workshop | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Brearley School | General unrestricted | $5,750 |
| Deerfield Academy | General unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Marcy Lab | General unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Johns Health Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | General unrestricted | $4,100 |
| United Way | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Collegiate School | General unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation | General operating fund | $2,963 |
| Ny Academy of Art | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Theaftdorg | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Yale University | General unrestricted | $1,750 |
| The Unitarian Church | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Protect Our Water Jackson Hole | General unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating support | $1,000 |
| JH Land Trust | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Stacey C Morse
- Robert R Morse
Questions people ask
Does Morse Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Morse Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Morse Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stacey C Morse (Trustee) and Robert R Morse (Trustee).
What does Morse Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.