Morel Family Foundation
The Morel Family Foundation is a private, independent 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2016 and tax-exempt since March 2017. Headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the foundation operates as a philanthropic grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting causes aligned with the family's values. The foundation maintains a small operational team and is supported by Donald E. Morel Jr.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
-26.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+30.1% YoY
Grant Count
28
-15.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+53.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Morel Family Foundation is dedicated to "paying it forward" by supporting those passionate about making a positive impact on their communities. The foundation's mission centers on giving children in hardship a helping hand, inspired by the legacy of the founders' parents. The foundation aims to foster hope, optimism, ambition, and the belief that young people deserve a good life regardless of their circumstances.
The foundation supports six primary focus areas:
- Children with Special Needs — Empowering children with special needs to conquer setbacks and live confidently
- Community Programs — Enriching communities through art, nature, youth programming, and social services
- Healthcare — Combatting disease through research and innovation
- Preserving Heritage and History — Honoring the nation's rich history by preserving artifacts and telling stories
- STEM Education — Inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in science
- Veteran Services — Supporting veterans in their return home and families who have lost loved ones in service
Grantmaking
The foundation made 30 grants in 2024. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
s vary significantly, ranging from smaller community-focused grants to major gifts exceeding $500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and maintains a presence in Canada. Geographic focus areas are not explicitly limited in available materials, though recent grants suggest support for both national organizations and local community initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,039,553
- Total Revenues: $549,648
- Total Expenses: $2,441,854
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (FY 2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $194,597
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $355,051
The foundation's expenses significantly exceed annual revenues, indicating the organization is drawing down assets to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,039,553 | $8,261,644 | $9,816,524 |
| Revenue | $549,648 | $797,844 | $658,416 |
| Expenses | $2,441,854 | $1,875,555 | $3,738,729 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,410,663 | $1,815,878 | $3,662,204 |
| Net Investment Income | $518,457 | $774,988 | $164,393 |
| Distributable Amount | $368,414 | $424,191 | $636,506 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Donald E. Morel Jr. — Primary supporter of the foundation
- Kelly Morel — Co-Founder
- Cory Morel — Co-Founder
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD E MOREL JR | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Contact
- Email: info@morelfamilyfoundation.com
- Phone: 1-416-216-4743
- Website: morelfamilyfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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