Morgan Family Foundation
Morgan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. It reported making 10 grants totaling $325,000 in 2024, with all listed grant purposes described as general charitable.
Morgan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Morgan Family Foundation gave $325K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Maryland. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,000
- +100.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- +80.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $3,846,696
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morgan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3213 W Wheeler Street Ste 306, Seattle, WA 98199-3245
Phone: (253) 277-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morgan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prager University ($225K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 45 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maryland (69%), Washington (14%), California (11%), Michigan (3%), and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morgan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2023) to $370K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University Owings Mills, MD | General Charitable | $225,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Historical Museum Bainbridge Island, WA | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Amalfi Foundation Agoura Hills, CA | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Rainbow of Magnolia Fountains of Life Seattle, WA | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries Foundation Lansdowne, VA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bainbridge Community Foundation Bainbridge Island, WA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,846,696 | $204,419 | $332,134 | $325,000 | 10 | $325,000 | $196,583 | $289,185 |
| 2023 | $3,974,411 | $206,389 | $175,990 | $162,250 | 9 | $162,250 | $189,481 | $266,763 |
| 2022 | $3,944,012 | $216,187 | $307,427 | $256,000 | 11 | $256,000 | $198,003 | $312,149 |
| 2021 | $4,035,252 | $691,257 | $357,029 | $306,000 | 9 | $306,000 | $672,007 | $322,744 |
| 2020 | $3,701,024 | $2,429,646 | $399,423 | $370,000 | 6 | — | $2,412,844 | $173,099 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morgan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $289K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it supports critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families; Rainbow of Magnolia Fountains of Life says it provides educational and humanitarian help in Africa and Asia; and Union Gospel Mission says it helps people move from homelessness to wholeness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $325,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $225,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest grants included $225,000 to Prager University, $20,000 each to Bainbridge Island Historical Museum and Semper Fi & America’s Fund, and $15,000 each to The Amalfi Foundation and Rainbow of Magnolia Fountains of Life.
Other 2024 recipients included Hillsdale College ($10,000), Alliance Defending Freedom ($5,000), Prison Fellowship Ministries Foundation ($5,000), Union Gospel Mission ($5,000), and Bainbridge Community Foundation ($5,000). The filing lists each grant’s purpose as general charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas E. Morgan III as president and treasurer, and Laurie H. Morgan as secretary.
Morgan Family Foundation is led by Thomas E. Morgan III, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Morgan III
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie H. Morgan
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carl J. Lucks (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laurie A. Rosenberg (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Morgan Family Foundation
How much does Morgan Family Foundation give each year?
Morgan Family Foundation gave $325K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $162K across 9 grants.
What is Morgan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Morgan Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $32,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morgan Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Morgan Family Foundation give grants?
Morgan Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (14%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bainbridge Island, WA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Morgan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Morgan Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morgan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Morgan Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Prager University ($225,000), Bainbridge Island Historical Museum ($20,000) and Semper Fi & America's Fund ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morgan Family Foundation?
Morgan Family Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $289K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morgan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morgan Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morgan Family Foundation's EIN?
Morgan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1815410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morgan Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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