Morley Foundation
The Morley Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1948 and tax-exempt since April 1949. Based in Saginaw, Michigan, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking in its region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$163K
-14.4% YoY
Grant Count
37
-47.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+62.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's purpose is to responsibly invest resources and grant monies to legitimate needs in the following areas:
- Welfare
- Health
- Education
- Civic improvement
- Humanities
The Foundation maintains a geographic focus on Michigan, with major emphasis on Saginaw County. It is committed to the development and implementation of support programs for nonprofit institutions and organizations that seek to improve the quality of life, focusing on areas of close concern to the community rather than broad social issues.
Grantmaking
The Foundation does not conduct charitable activities or incur expenses relative to charitable activities, except in the performance of its grant-making functions and necessary evaluation of grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding area: Saginaw County, Michigan, with broader giving throughout Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,400,301
- Total Revenue: $233,861
- Total Expenses: $270,552
- Net Income: -$36,691
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
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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
237 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Morley Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Morley Jr | Trustee | 20 | $10,496 |
| David Morley | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Carol Morley Beck | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Christine Black | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jonathan C Morley | President | 40 | $39,883 |
| Morley Anne Bland | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Morley Brand | Trustee | 1 | — |
| George Morley Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sara Morley LaCroix | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Michael Morley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jodona Morley Kinney | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Peter Morley Sr | Honorary Trustee | 1 | — |
| Chase Brand | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Richard Thomson Jr | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sam Morley | Trustee | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1 Tuscola St, Saginaw, MI 48607-1287 (also listed as PO Box 2485, Saginaw, MI 48605)
- Phone: 989-753-3438
- Website: www.morleyfdn.org
- EIN: 38-6055569
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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