Peter A Morton Foundation Inc
Peter A Morton Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $998 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Peter A Morton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Peter A Morton Foundation Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -83.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -50.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $998
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Peter A Morton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lacma ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 22 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Peter A Morton Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lacma Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $998 | $100,000 | $100,352 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,352 | — | $59 |
| 2023 | $1,375 | $625,066 | $623,693 | $610,000 | 3 | $623,693 | — | $1,614 |
| 2022 | $2 | $1,071,320 | $1,071,320 | $1,065,000 | 6 | $1,071,320 | $1 | — |
| 2021 | $2 | $445,629 | $445,628 | $445,000 | 5 | $445,628 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1 | $371,548 | $369,101 | $363,000 | 7 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter A Morton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peter A Morton Foundation Inc is led by Peter Morton, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Morton
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Peter A Morton Foundation Inc
How much does Peter A Morton Foundation Inc give each year?
Peter A Morton Foundation Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $610K across 3 grants.
How large is Peter A Morton Foundation Inc?
Peter A Morton Foundation Inc reported $998 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Peter A Morton Foundation Inc operate?
Peter A Morton Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Mississippi, New York.
What is Peter A Morton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Peter A Morton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4687071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Peter A Morton Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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