Helen Franklin Morton Foundation
Helen Franklin Morton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Redondo Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $200K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K.
Helen Franklin Morton Foundation at a glance
In short: Helen Franklin Morton Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $19,000
- -46.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $19,000
- -46.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $200,216
- -9.0% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Helen Franklin Morton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Rover Rescue ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Helen Franklin Morton Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $40K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rover Rescue Redondo Beach, CA | To support animal rescue | $19,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,216 | $19,784 | $19,000 | 1 | $19,000 |
| 2022 | $220,000 | $36,250 | $35,500 | 1 | $35,500 |
| 2021 | $256,250 | $30,750 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 |
| 2020 | $287,000 | $43,000 | $39,981 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen Franklin Morton Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James Mackey
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip D W Hodgen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Helen Franklin Morton Foundation
How much does Helen Franklin Morton Foundation give each year?
Helen Franklin Morton Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is Helen Franklin Morton Foundation?
Helen Franklin Morton Foundation reported $200K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Helen Franklin Morton Foundation operate?
Helen Franklin Morton Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Helen Franklin Morton Foundation's EIN?
Helen Franklin Morton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4601695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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