Morgens West Foundation
Morgens West Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 29 grants totaling $856,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee.
Morgens West Foundation at a glance
In short: Morgens West Foundation gave $857K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Georgia. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,500
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,534
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,649,949
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (74% 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 Morgens West 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: 229 Peachtree Hills Avenue 237, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 364-0967
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morgens West Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Disease Research ($175K). Together the top 10 received $743K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 159 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 22% to recipients in New York. North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morgens West Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $507K (2021) to $857K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $857K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease Research New York, NY | Contribution to General Fund | $175,000 |
| Birds Georgia Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $150,000 |
| Atlanta Volunter Lawyers Foundation Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $140,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $65,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $60,000 |
| Trust for Public Land Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $35,000 |
| Park Pride Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $33,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $30,000 |
| High Museum of Art Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Bonatical Garden Atlanta, GA | Contribution to General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $15,649,949 | $1,244,944 | $957,312 | $856,500 | 29 | $934,008 | $1,231,590 | $881,165 |
| 2023 | $15,083,830 | $1,094,289 | $798,032 | $706,500 | 26 | $784,008 | $1,081,231 | $827,975 |
| 2022 | $14,696,963 | $683,039 | $861,292 | $762,000 | 34 | $839,508 | $670,130 | $804,947 |
| 2021 | $14,093,652 | $1,101,164 | $604,410 | $506,591 | 31 | $584,099 | $1,088,828 | $832,783 |
| 2020 | $13,460,964 | $572,671 | $755,014 | $664,700 | 39 | — | $567,840 | $773,642 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morgens West Foundation reported a distributable amount of $881K 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 included support for organizations working in areas such as bird conservation and education, parks and land conservation, student support, and arts education. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ missions: Birds Georgia says it combines conservation, education, and community engagement; Park Pride says it engages communities to activate the power of parks; and Communities in Schools of Atlanta says it surrounds students with community support to help them stay in school and achieve in life. Moving in the Spirit describes its work as using dance to positively transform the lives of children and teens in Atlanta.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $856,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $175,000 to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, $150,000 to Birds Georgia, $140,000 to Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, $65,000 to Atlanta Beltline Partnership, and $60,000 to Communities in Schools of Atlanta. The listed grants were described as contributions to general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Morgens as trustee. It also lists S F Morgens and E H Morgens, with their roles or titles shown as “available upon request.”
Morgens West Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Morgens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $72K (2024)
E. H. Morgens
Available Upon Request
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
S. F. Morgens
Available Upon Request
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to James Morgens (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Morgens West Foundation
How much does Morgens West Foundation give each year?
Morgens West Foundation gave $857K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $707K across 26 grants.
What is Morgens West Foundation's typical grant size?
Morgens West Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,534, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morgens West Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Morgens West Foundation give grants?
Morgens West Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (20 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Morgens West Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Morgens West Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morgens West Foundation's largest grantees?
Morgens West Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Disease Research ($175,000), Birds Georgia ($150,000) and Atlanta Volunter Lawyers Foundation ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morgens West Foundation?
Morgens West Foundation reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $934K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $881K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morgens West Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as bird conservation and education, parks and land conservation, student support, and arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morgens West 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 Morgens West Foundation's EIN?
Morgens West Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6090957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Morgens West 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). Morgens West Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morgens-west-foundation-morg_41422e41e2284626acc751ee21e88590
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