The Morton Cure Paralysis Fund MCPF is a nonprofit organization committed to finding a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other disorders of the central nervous system. MCPF is also a community of people that provides information and emotional support to those affected by paralysis.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$640K
-17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$373K
+151.3% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+79.5% YoY
About Morton Cure Paralysis Fund
Based on IRS filings
Morton Cure Paralysis Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $640K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $373K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $640,306 | $773,143 | $716,227 |
| Revenue | $471,600 | $353,404 | $314,092 |
| Expenses | $604,437 | $296,488 | $235,402 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,705 | $12,812 | $-2,149 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Morton Cure Paralysis Fund
Grant Continuation Application
Morton Cure Paralysis Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Morton Cure Paralysis Fund Grant
Morton Cure Paralysis Fund
Amount
US $5,000 - US $75,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
New Investigator Grant Application
Morton Cure Paralysis Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Stevens | Chairman, President | 2 | — |
| Joan Hinnenkamp | Director, Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Tim Hennessy | Director, Secretary | 2 | — |
| Peter Morton | VP, Executive Director | 15 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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