Morlock Foundation
Morlock Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $3,809, with grants to charitable organizations including religious, health, and human-services organizations.
Morlock Foundation at a glance
In short: Morlock Foundation gave $4K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $293), top state California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,809
- -89.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $293
- -89.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $228
- Total assets
- $333,591
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (34% 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 Morlock Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (215) 553-3028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morlock Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thru the Bible Radio Network ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in several states. California received 34% of grant dollars and Pennsylvania 24%; Georgia, New Jersey, and New York each received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morlock Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 46% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thru the Bible Radio Network Pasadena, CA | General Operating | $1,073 |
| Care USA Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $228 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation Browns Mills, NJ | General Operating | $228 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Operating | $228 |
| Bcabvi Newtown, PA | General Operating | $228 |
| Christ's Home Warminster, PA | General Operating | $228 |
| Children's Hosp of Phila Fdn Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $228 |
| Pennsylvania Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $228 |
| American Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | General Operating | $228 |
| The Gideons International Nashville, TN | General Operating | $228 |
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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 | $333,591 | $24,081 | $15,712 | $3,809 | 13 | $8,970 | $15,988 | $19,329 |
| 2024 | $324,452 | $16,841 | $57,792 | $35,159 | 13 | $51,097 | $10,079 | $20,334 |
| 2023 | $364,059 | $9,614 | $25,254 | $14,326 | 13 | $18,860 | $2,390 | $18,165 |
| 2022 | $379,665 | $-2,078 | $32,805 | $13,598 | 14 | $16,987 | $2,853 | $18,241 |
| 2021 | $414,560 | $477,001 | $16,730 | $8,845 | 13 | $12,001 | $59,276 | $21,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morlock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Christ’s Home describes its work as serving senior adults and disadvantaged children, while the American Kidney Fund says it works to fight kidney disease and help people live healthier lives. Back to the Bible describes providing resources to help people move closer to Jesus and become biblically engaged disciple-makers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $3,809. Grant amounts ranged from $228 to $1,073, with a median of $228.
Notable 2025 grants included $1,073 to Thru the Bible Radio Network for general operating support, and $228 each to Care USA, Deborah Hospital Foundation, the Salvation Army, BCABVI, Christ’s Home, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, Pennsylvania Bible Society, American Kidney Fund, The Gideons International, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and Back to the Bible. The 2025 filing also lists a $228 grant to Biola University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Morlock Foundation's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2021) → $11K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Morlock Foundation
How much does Morlock Foundation give each year?
Morlock Foundation gave $4K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 13 grants.
What is Morlock Foundation's typical grant size?
Morlock Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $228, and its average grant was $293, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Morlock Foundation give grants?
Morlock Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Morlock Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Morlock Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morlock Foundation's largest grantees?
Morlock Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Thru the Bible Radio Network ($1,073), Care USA ($228) and Deborah Hospital Foundation ($228), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Morlock Foundation?
Morlock Foundation reported $334K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Morlock Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morlock Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Morlock Foundation's EIN?
Morlock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6397173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Morlock 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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