John E Morgan Foundation Inc
John E Morgan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and initiatives including food assistance, public recreation facilities, higher education, scholarships, and community facilities.
John E Morgan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John E Morgan Foundation Inc gave $5.0M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,974,887
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,547
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $58,957,910
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John E Morgan Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Scholarship terms and grant guidelines are available upon request. The filing lists no deadline and states that scholarship terms and grant guidelines are available upon request as restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: James R Zigmant Treasurer
Mailing address: P O Box 349, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Phone: (610) 478-2109
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John E Morgan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Helping Harvest ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($363,986), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 238 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John E Morgan Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2020) to $5.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $5.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Harvest Reading, PA | General Operations | $1,350,000 |
| Borough of Tamaqua Tamaqua, PA | Public Recreation Facilities | $720,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University Philanthropic Fund University Park, PA | Educational Programs | $600,000 |
| Bloomsburg University Foundation Bloomsburg, PA | Scholarship Endowment | $500,000 |
| Kutztown University Foundation Kutztown, PA | Scholarships | $500,000 |
| Good Shepard Tamaqua, PA | Facilities Construction | $400,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $363,986 |
| Schuylkill County United Way Pottsville, PA | General Operations | $120,000 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community Collegefall Schnecksville, PA | Scholarships- Lists of Recipients Are Available Upon Request | $116,901 |
| Tamaqua Area Community Partnership Tamaqua, PA | Construction of Police and Related Facilites | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,957,910 | $6,571,834 | $5,556,996 | $4,974,887 | 51 | $5,261,309 | $6,390,271 | $4,820,471 |
| 2023 | $57,942,516 | $4,605,851 | $4,233,265 | $3,790,524 | 51 | $4,048,629 | $4,449,542 | $4,227,750 |
| 2022 | $57,564,353 | $2,951,349 | $4,544,383 | $4,066,030 | 45 | $4,295,352 | $2,795,894 | $4,306,350 |
| 2021 | $59,157,114 | $4,654,496 | $5,087,315 | $4,661,621 | 44 | $4,899,219 | $4,494,462 | $4,813,206 |
| 2020 | $59,591,156 | $3,731,607 | $4,150,613 | $3,755,627 | 47 | — | $3,602,972 | $4,122,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John E Morgan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.8M for 2024 — 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 mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for educational programs and scholarships, community facilities, public recreation, and general operations. One recipient, Kutztown University Foundation, says its mission is to raise funds to enhance educational opportunities at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for students, faculty, alumni, and the greater university community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $4,974,887. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $1,350,000, with a median of $6,000. Notable grants included $1,350,000 to Helping Harvest for general operations; $720,000 to the Borough of Tamaqua for public recreation facilities; $600,000 to the Pennsylvania State University Philanthropic Fund for educational programs; and $500,000 each to Bloomsburg University Foundation for a scholarship endowment and Kutztown University Foundation for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Zigmant as Treasurer/Vice Chairman/Director, Robert Hillkirk as Vice President/Director, Jay Wagner as Secretary/Director, and Jon Zizelmann as Director.
John E Morgan Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Zigmant
Treasurer, Vice Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Jay Wagnerpaid To Stevens And Lee
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Jon Zizelmann
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Robert Hillkirk
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $34K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Eddy (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to James Zigmant (Treasurer/Vice Chairman/Di). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John E Morgan Foundation Inc
How much does John E Morgan Foundation Inc give each year?
John E Morgan Foundation Inc gave $5.0M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 51 grants.
What is John E Morgan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John E Morgan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $97,547, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John E Morgan Foundation Inc give grants?
John E Morgan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reading, PA (38 grants) and Tamaqua, PA (4 grants).
Does John E Morgan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of John E Morgan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (37 grants).
Who are John E Morgan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John E Morgan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Helping Harvest ($1,350,000), Borough of Tamaqua ($720,000) and The Pennsylvania State University Philanthropic Fund ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($363,986), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John E Morgan Foundation Inc?
John E Morgan Foundation Inc reported $59.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John E Morgan Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for educational programs and scholarships, community facilities, public recreation, and general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John E Morgan Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John E Morgan Foundation Inc's EIN?
John E Morgan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2290010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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