Morse Family Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-6220174

Morse Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1967. The foundation operates as a non-operating private foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.9M

+177.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$390K

-22.5% YoY

Grant Count

-54.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+70.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morse Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Geographic focus areas for funding include New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, which account for approximately 83% of all grants.

Grantmaking

The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.

Grant Range

$5,000

Average Grant

amount: $9,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding regions: New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (83% of grants). Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.2M (80%)

Massachusetts $120K (8%)

District of Columbia $81K (5%)

Connecticut $41K (3%)

Pennsylvania $41K (3%)

Illinois $12K (1%)

Virginia $4K (0%)

New Jersey $3K (0%)

+7 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia Vermont West Virginia Wyoming

Cities

Ann ArborArmonkAtlantaBedfordBradfordBronxBrooklynCambridgeChicagoCos CobGloucesterGreenwichJacksonJackson HoleKatonahLandoverLong Island CityManchesterMcleanMoose

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (FYE March 2025):

Total Assets: $1,864,779
Total Revenues: $1,615,229
Total Expenses: $422,860
Total Grants & Contributions: $1,492,764
Investment Income & Dividends: $9,915
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $112,550

Historical Context: Total assets have fluctuated significantly, declining from $6.4 million in 2011 to $672,000 in 2023, then increasing to $1.9 million by 2025.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$1,864,779	$672,410	$451,821
Revenue	$1,615,229	$779,426	$1,474,239
Expenses	$422,860	$558,837	$1,351,823
Qualifying Distributions	$400,062	$514,182	$1,326,767
Net Investment Income	$1,686,433	$557,444	$1,376,683
Distributable Amount	$56,950	$22,978	—

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

240 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Ocean Alliance ($50,000), 92nd Street Y ($25,000), Carnegie Hall ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
92ND STREET Y NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250
92ND STREET Y NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
92ND STREET Y NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BRONX, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE BRONX, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,750
CARNEGIE HALL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
CARNEGIE HALL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
CHANNEL 13 NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CITY HARVEST BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$75

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Lester S. Morse Jr. – President
Enid Morse – Vice President
Douglas A. Morse – Treasurer
Helen Grover – Principal Officer (C/O L Morse Co)

The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees with limited staffing.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LESTER S MORSEJR	PRESIDENT	—	—
ENID MORSE	VICE PRES.	—	—
DOUGLAS A MORSE	TREASURER	0.5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking with 104 grants distributed in the most recent fiscal year. Total giving in FY 2025 reached $390,250, reflecting ongoing philanthropic activity across education, human services, and cultural organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Morse Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services Geographic focus areas for funding include New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, which account for approximately 83% of all grants.

How do I apply for a grant from Morse Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 104 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: $75 to $50,000 • Average grant amount: $9,000 • Historical grant range: $25,000 to $625,000 **Application Process:** The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. **Recent Grantees (FY 2025):** • Ocean Alliance ($50,000) • Central Synagogue ($25,000) • The Carnegie Hall Corporation ($25,000) • Ha…

Where does Morse Family Foundation Inc make grants?

Primary funding regions: New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (83% of grants). Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states.

What size grants does Morse Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Morse Family Foundation Inc awarded 40 grants totaling $390K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Morse Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Morse Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.