Morse Family Foundation Inc
Morse Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing lists 26 grants totaling $454,400, supporting charitable organizations in areas that include marine mammal research and education, health and science, arts education, and the performing arts.
Morse Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morse Family Foundation Inc gave $454K across 26 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 12% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $454,400
- +16.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 26
- -35.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,477
- +79.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,698,096
- -8.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morse Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 840 Park Ave, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 949-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morse Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Ocean Alliance ($75K). Together the top 10 received $371K.
Grant Size Distribution
360 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 350 grants of 360 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (77%), Massachusetts (17%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Connecticut (1%), as reported in its filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Morse Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 81% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 480% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2025) to $1.3M (2023). In 2026 it made 26 grants totaling $454K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Alliance Gloucester, MA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | General Support | $65,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester New York, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
| Teachers College New York, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| 92ND Street Y New York, NY | General Support | $28,850 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Marlboro Music Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Juilliard School New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $21,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,698,096 | $369,111 | $535,794 | $454,400 | 26 | $468,300 | $356,023 | $97,570 |
| 2025 | $1,864,779 | $1,615,229 | $422,860 | $390,250 | 40 | $400,062 | $1,686,433 | $56,950 |
| 2024 | $672,410 | $779,426 | $558,837 | $503,255 | 88 | $514,182 | $557,444 | $22,978 |
| 2023 | $451,821 | $1,474,239 | $1,351,823 | $1,315,975 | 101 | $1,326,767 | $1,376,683 | — |
| 2022 | $329,405 | $684,211 | $599,066 | $573,600 | 105 | $580,500 | $662,599 | $8,155 |
| 2021 | $244,260 | $357,953 | $609,356 | $628,300 | 101 | — | $344,277 | $29,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morse Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several fields. Ocean Alliance describes its mission as scientific research on marine mammals and education. Albert Einstein College of Medicine says it works in healthcare, scientific discovery, and education in health and science. The School of American Ballet says it trains students for professional careers in classical ballet. Young Audiences New York describes arts programs for children, educators, artists, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $454,400. Grants ranged from $100 to $75,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest awards included $75,000 to Ocean Alliance, $65,000 to Albert Einstein College of Medicine, $45,000 to Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester, and $35,000 to Teachers College. Other notable awards included $28,850 to 92nd Street Y and $25,000 each to Carnegie Hall, Marlboro Music, New York Presbyterian Fund Inc, and The Juilliard School. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Lester S Morsejr as president and Douglas A Morse as treasurer.
Morse Family Foundation Inc is led by Lester S. Morsejr, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lester S. Morsejr
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Douglas A. Morse
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Enid Morse (2021–2025) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Morse Family Foundation Inc
How much does Morse Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Morse Family Foundation Inc gave $454K across 26 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $390K across 40 grants.
What is Morse Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morse Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $12,500, and its average grant was $17,477, across 26 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morse Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Morse Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Morse Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Morse Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Morse Family Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morse Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morse Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Ocean Alliance ($75,000), Albert Einstein College of Medicine ($65,000) and Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester ($45,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Morse Family Foundation Inc?
Morse Family Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $468K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morse Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several fields. Ocean Alliance describes its mission as scientific research on marine mammals and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morse Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morse Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morse Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6220174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Morse Family Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Morse Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/morse-family-foundation-inc-morg_609d0485217344c68b932343e940a108
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