Margaret Willis Morton
Margaret Willis Morton is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $212K.
Margaret Willis Morton at a glance
In short: Margaret Willis Morton gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +14900.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +14900.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,087,737
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Margaret Willis Morton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2023) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Donation | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,087,737 | $223,592 | $312,188 | $15,000 | 1 | $311,081 | $211,552 |
| 2023 | $3,201,815 | $145,283 | $154,963 | $100 | 1 | $153,412 | $145,283 |
| 2022 | $3,214,854 | $3,238,161 | $52,149 | — | — | $51,244 | $43,373 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Margaret Willis Morton is led by Bonnie Yochelson, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Yochelson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $6K, to Bonnie Yochelson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Willis Morton
How much does Margaret Willis Morton give each year?
Margaret Willis Morton gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100 across 1 grant.
How large is Margaret Willis Morton?
Margaret Willis Morton reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $224K.
What is Margaret Willis Morton?
Margaret Willis Morton is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Margaret Willis Morton operate?
Margaret Willis Morton has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is Margaret Willis Morton's EIN?
Margaret Willis Morton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6541290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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