Morel Family Foundation
The Morel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It describes itself as a family-operated organization that funds people and organizations seeking to make a positive impact, with stated areas of support ranging from healthcare and veteran services to community programs and STEM education.
Morel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Morel Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,361,035
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $94,441
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $4,225,832
- -30.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% 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 Morel Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says requests should be submitted to Donald Morel Jr. as a typed letter on 8.5-by-11-inch paper. The letter should state the specific purpose and proposed use of the requested funds and the maximum grant requested. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- May 31 for a fiscal period beginning July 1 and running through June 30.
- Deadline
- May 31 for a fiscal period beginning July 1 and running through June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald Morel Jr
Mailing address: 79 East Ashland Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: (267) 406-6164
Website: https://morelfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Franklin Institute ($440K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 155 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 86% of its grant dollars; Indiana received 7%, Tennessee 4%, Virginia 2%, and New York 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morel Family Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $51K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 877% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2023) to $5.6M (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $440,000 |
| Doylestown Health Foundation Doylestown, PA | General Fund | $400,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation Doylestown, PA | General Fund | $330,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $300,000 |
| Lafayette College Easton, PA | General Fund | $210,000 |
| Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society New Haven, IN | General Fund | $175,000 |
| Jefferson Health Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $150,000 |
| River Crossing YMCA Doylestown, PA | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Charity Water Franklin, TN | General Fund | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,225,832 | $618,594 | $2,432,315 | $2,361,035 | 25 | $2,411,489 | $597,768 | $274,974 |
| 2024 | $6,039,553 | $549,648 | $2,441,854 | $2,362,265 | 28 | $2,410,663 | $518,457 | $368,414 |
| 2023 | $8,261,644 | $797,844 | $1,875,555 | $1,815,878 | 33 | $1,815,878 | $774,988 | $424,191 |
| 2022 | $9,816,524 | $658,416 | $3,738,729 | $3,662,204 | 34 | $3,662,204 | $164,393 | $636,506 |
| 2021 | $13,776,955 | $2,717,907 | $1,929,590 | $1,843,150 | 35 | — | $145,633 | $598,121 |
| 2020 | $10,154,984 | $5,181,378 | $5,700,867 | $5,644,478 | 30 | — | $229,046 | $481,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $275K 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
The foundation says it aims to support causes close to the family’s heart and help missions “get the funding they need to flourish.” Its stated focus areas are children with special needs, community programs, healthcare, preserving heritage and history, STEM education, and veteran services.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. The Franklin Institute describes its mission as inspiring a passion for learning about science and technology. Travis Manion Foundation says it empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. Special Equestrians says it provides therapeutic riding programs to people with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. Doylestown Health Foundation says it raises funds for the charitable purposes, programs, and activities of Doylestown Hospital.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $2,361,035. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $440,000, with a median grant of $8,000.
The largest reported grants included $440,000 to The Franklin Institute, $400,000 to Doylestown Health Foundation, $330,000 to Travis Manion Foundation, $300,000 to Fox Chase Cancer Center, $210,000 to Lafayette College, and $175,000 to Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society. The foundation also reported an $8,500 grant to Camp Victory for people unable to afford attendance at a summer camp for children with disabilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald E. Morel Jr. as president and secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Lauren Morel as its vice president and says she manages the community support programs.
Morel Family Foundation is led by Donald E. Morel Jr., President & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald E. Morel Jr.
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Morel Family Foundation
How much does Morel Family Foundation give each year?
Morel Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 28 grants.
What is Morel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Morel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $94,441, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morel Family Foundation that year got $63K on average.
Where does Morel Family Foundation give grants?
Morel Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants), Doylestown, PA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Morel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Morel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Morel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Franklin Institute ($440,000), Doylestown Health Foundation ($400,000) and Travis Manion Foundation ($330,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Morel Family Foundation?
Morel Family Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $275K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morel Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it aims to support causes close to the family’s heart and help missions “get the funding they need to flourish.” Its stated focus areas are children with special needs, community programs, healthcare, preserving heritage and history, STEM education, and veteran services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morel Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says requests should be submitted to Donald Morel Jr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morel Family Foundation's EIN?
Morel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5521535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Morel Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morel-family-foundation-morg_b36b3b671b424628ac43548b6c62311b
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