Morton H Meyerson Family Foundation
The Morton H. Meyerson Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 2000, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting innovative leaders and organizations working toward social change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$784K
-44.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$803K
+177.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
-91.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$161K
+3058.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Rooted in the Jewish teachings of Tzedakah—the concept of just and righteous giving required of Jews—the foundation is committed to caring for the most vulnerable while protecting their dignity. The Morton H. Meyerson Family Foundation invests in innovative, resilient leaders pursuing economic, educational, and social equity.
The foundation funds effective non-profit organizations led by "change agents" who are passionate, competent, and kind. Primary funding interests include:
- Education: Particularly scholarships and programs assisting resilient students with demonstrated financial need to complete college
- Economic Equity: Breaking the poverty cycle through educational partnerships and initiatives
- Social Equity: Supporting programs that serve vulnerable populations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $36 to $778,457, with median grants around $1,800 and average grants varying by year.
Average Grant
s varying by year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Maryland, with particular emphasis on Texas-based initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $784,416 (2024); $3.1M (2023 tax year); $1.42M (2023)
Annual Giving: $803,257 (2024); $391,000 in distributions (2023)
Revenue: $272,000 (2023)
Expenses: $438,000 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $3,990 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $784,416 | $1,424,259 | $1,544,171 |
| Revenue | $400,589 | $271,733 | $2,023,313 |
| Expenses | $1,196,750 | $438,335 | $2,018,487 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,166,634 | $391,065 | $1,963,230 |
| Net Investment Income | $246,868 | $109,431 | $162,904 |
| Distributable Amount | $135,715 | $150,914 | $154,240 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
205 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
Morton H. Meyerson serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORTON H MEYERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting educational initiatives, particularly through partnerships with education programs serving students facing financial hardship. The foundation's work includes collaboration with organizations like Dream Big Fort Worth, which focuses on helping determined scholars from Tarrant County complete their college education.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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