Mike Morse Foundation
Mike Morse Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $986K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $19K.
Mike Morse Foundation at a glance
In short: Mike Morse Foundation gave $232K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,095
- +197.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,048
- +48.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $116,048
- Total assets
- $985,509
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Mike Morse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan Humane Society ($200K). Together the top 2 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mike Morse Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). 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 $78K (2023) to $337K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Humane Society Detroit, MI | Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Detroit Public Schools Detroit, MI | Charitable Purpose | $32,095 |
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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 | $985,509 | $526,959 | $247,671 | $232,095 | 2 | $232,095 | $19,081 |
| 2023 | $706,221 | $263,732 | $80,874 | $78,039 | 1 | $78,039 | $13,482 |
| 2022 | $523,363 | $250,000 | $143,470 | $141,540 | 1 | $141,540 | — |
| 2021 | $416,833 | $477,273 | $195,375 | $193,655 | 3 | $193,655 | — |
| 2020 | $134,935 | $250,000 | $337,982 | $336,634 | 5 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mike Morse Foundation is led by Michael J. Morse, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Morse
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Rosenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Seidel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Nachazel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mike Morse Foundation
How much does Mike Morse Foundation give each year?
Mike Morse Foundation gave $232K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 1 grant.
How large is Mike Morse Foundation?
Mike Morse Foundation reported $986K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $527K.
What is Mike Morse Foundation?
Mike Morse Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Southfield, MI. It holds $986K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mike Morse Foundation operate?
Mike Morse Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Mike Morse Foundation's EIN?
Mike Morse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3903849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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