Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Miami Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 51 grants totaling $359,771 to charitable organizations.
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc gave $360K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Iowa. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $359,771
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,054
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,329,311
- -7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (22 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17111 Biscayne Blvd Unit 2210, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Phone: (305) 232-8477
Website: https://the-rita-foundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brahmanda Saraswati Foundation ($91K). Together the top 10 received $302K.
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 277 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Iowa (49%) and Florida (37%). Other recipient states were New York (5%), New Jersey (3%), and Missouri (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 51 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 184% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 253% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2021) to $445K (2022). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmanda Saraswati Foundation Maharishi Vedic City, IA | Unrestricted | $90,500 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $78,600 |
| Brahmanda Saraswati Yagya Foundation Fairfield, IA | Unrestricted | $48,500 |
| Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Jewish Basketball Association Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Actor's Playhouse Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $14,500 |
| Global Projects for Peace Fairfield, IA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maharishi Vedic Science and Technology Foundation St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Broadway Cares New York, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| New York Pops Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,150 |
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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 | $2,329,311 | $259,791 | $386,321 | $359,771 | 51 | $359,771 | $259,791 | $142,051 |
| 2023 | $2,511,869 | $170,050 | $328,696 | $302,780 | 57 | $302,780 | $170,050 | $142,184 |
| 2022 | $2,611,908 | $54,369 | $469,422 | $445,159 | 103 | $445,159 | $95,630 | $153,977 |
| 2021 | $2,970,312 | $208,212 | $164,393 | $126,500 | 15 | $126,500 | $208,212 | $201,309 |
| 2020 | $3,051,758 | $166,314 | $350,837 | $314,851 | 51 | — | $166,314 | $153,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — 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 is available in the provided information. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Raam Raj Foundation describes its work as supporting the understanding and application of Maharishi Vedic Science and Technology, including efforts toward world peace. Greater Miami Jewish Federation says it mobilizes resources to care for people in need and strengthen Jewish life. Community Food Bank of New Jersey describes its work as addressing the root causes of hunger and delivering community-centered solutions. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $359,771. Grants ranged from $100 to $90,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $90,500 to Brahmanda Saraswati Foundation and $78,600 to the University of Miami. Other notable awards included $48,500 to Brahmanda Saraswati Yagya Foundation, $21,000 to Raam Raj Foundation, $15,000 to Jewish Basketball Association, and $14,500 to Actor’s Playhouse. The listed grants were marked unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr Christopher Clark and Jill Nusbaum as trustees.
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Nusbaum
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sanford J Nusbaum (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc gave $360K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $303K across 57 grants.
What is Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,054, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Iowa, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (37%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (7 grants), Fairfield, IA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brahmanda Saraswati Foundation ($90,500), University of Miami ($78,600) and Brahmanda Saraswati Yagya Foundation ($48,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc?
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $360K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is available in the provided information. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4807744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rita Morgan Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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