Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation
The Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $151,500 to charitable organizations, with recipients in California and other states.
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation at a glance
In short: Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation gave $152K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 80% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,500
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,575
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,203,120
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (16 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9200 Sunset Blvd Suite 525, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 859-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Early Education ($15K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Nevada, and 3% each to Indiana, Washington, and North Carolina. The filing data also show grants to recipients in other states, but do not specify their combined share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 20 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2019) to $170K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Early Education Hollywood, CA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| The Holland Project Reno, NV | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Affordable Living for the Aging West Hollywood, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Coro Southern California Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| MLK Health and Wellness CDC Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Play Equity Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Artmix Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Arts Corps Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,203,120 | $175,972 | $204,829 | $151,500 | 20 | $181,562 | $152,705 | $178,873 |
| 2024 | $2,231,977 | $164,461 | $192,466 | $140,500 | 25 | $170,370 | $142,365 | $166,085 |
| 2023 | $2,259,982 | $64,540 | $201,293 | $151,500 | 15 | $161,216 | $39,463 | $149,706 |
| 2022 | $2,396,735 | $72,759 | $223,170 | $170,000 | 21 | $180,039 | $44,628 | $160,608 |
| 2021 | $2,547,078 | $170,349 | $171,737 | $115,000 | 30 | — | $146,123 | $168,553 |
| 2020 | $2,546,667 | $533,474 | $184,728 | $130,500 | 29 | — | $510,851 | $129,807 |
| 2019 | $2,205,351 | $236,194 | $177,990 | $111,100 | 28 | — | $197,603 | $130,520 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Project Angel Food says it works to improve health and fight food insecurity in Los Angeles County through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling. Assistance League of Los Angeles says its mission is to improve the quality of life for at-risk children in the Los Angeles community. The Holland Project describes its work as providing events and activities for young people in the Truckee Meadows.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include expanding access to affordable housing and supportive health services for low-income seniors and people with health conditions (Affordable Living for the Aging); preparing people for civic leadership (Coro Southern California); and bringing sport and play to children regardless of race, gender, ZIP code, or socioeconomic status (The Play Equity Fund). New Urban Arts describes itself as a community of high school students and adult mentors in Providence that supports creative expression.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $151,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed grants were for general operating support. Among the largest were $15,000 each to Center for Early Education in Hollywood, California, and The Holland Project in Reno, Nevada; $12,500 each to Assistance League of Los Angeles and Project Angel Food; and $10,000 each to Affordable Living for the Aging, Coro Southern California, MLK Health and Wellness CDC, and The Play Equity Fund.
Other 2025 recipients included ArtMix Inc. and Arts Corps, which each received $5,000. Front Porch Communities Foundation and New Urban Arts also received $5,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis A. Roach as president, secretary/CFO Jill J. Roach, and directors Alexis Roach, Stephanie Roach, and Justine Roach. Jill J. Roach is also listed as a director.
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation is led by Dennis A. Roach, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis A. Roach
President & Director
Director, President, Secretary & CFO → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Alexis Roach
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill J. Roach
Secretary, CFO & Director
Director → Secretary, CFO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Roach
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justine Roach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Dennis a Roach (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation
How much does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation give each year?
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation gave $152K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 25 grants.
What is Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation's typical grant size?
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,575, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation give grants?
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation's largest grantees?
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Early Education ($15,000), The Holland Project ($15,000) and Assistance League of Los Angeles ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation?
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Project Angel Food says it works to improve health and fight food insecurity in Los Angeles County through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation's EIN?
Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4549063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
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