Morse Charitable Foundation Inc
Morse Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan, focused on improving educational outcomes for underserved students. The organization was granted tax-exempt status in January 2012 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$863K
+90.7% YoY
Grant Count
31
+10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+72.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve educational outcomes for underserved students so that every child has the opportunity to receive a first-rate education.
Purpose: The foundation searches for education innovators in both traditional public schools and alternative education models that are empowering low-income students to achieve exceptional academic outcomes. The foundation is focused on solutions that have the potential to be scaled.
The foundation also supports public policy initiatives that reduce government regulation, promote fiscal responsibility, and unleash entrepreneurism and enterprising solutions to tackle society's greatest challenges.
Primary Funding Focus Areas:
- K-12 Education
- Community Health
- Health and Medical Services
- Health and Wellness
- School Health
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making is primarily focused in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $21,412,108
- Total Revenue: $3,334,211
- Total Expenses: $1,100,000 (approximately)
- Total Giving: $862,757
- Total Liabilities: $0
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
134 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
Board of Trustees:
- Peter Morse, President & Chairman
- Kate Frantz
- Peter Frantz
- Carl Helstrom
- Jeremiah Milbank
- Martha Morse
- Jeffrey Volling
- Lisa Volling
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER C MORSE | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARTHA F MORSE | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KATE M FRANTZ | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| LISA M VOLLING | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PETER S FRANTZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JEFFREY J VOLLING | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JEREMIAH MILLBANK III | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CARL HELSTROM | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BRITTANY BALDWIN | DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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