The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $317,500 to organizations working in areas including health care, youth homelessness, food insecurity, social services, science education, and support for military families.
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation gave $318K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $317,500
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,676
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,564,658
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications should be submitted in writing and include a description of the charitable purpose, the applicant’s most recent Form 990 or 990-PF, budget, 501(c)(3) letter, and list of major contributors. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No restrictions on awards are stated.
- Review Cycle
- August 1 of each year.
- Deadline
- August 1 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan J Ollweiler
Mailing address: 2049 Century Park East 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (323) 634-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($40K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 77 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 8% to recipients in Maryland, and 4% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation gives
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $20K (2020) to $375K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Friendly House Los Angeles, CA | General | $22,500 |
| Safe Place for Youth Venice, CA | General | $22,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Have a Sole Long Beach, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| The Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California Pasadena, CA | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,564,658 | $603,403 | $496,162 | $317,500 | 17 | $317,500 | $520,222 | $333,237 |
| 2023 | $5,411,493 | $-82,295 | $488,950 | $345,000 | 19 | $345,000 | $97,454 | $319,082 |
| 2022 | $5,972,157 | $651,517 | $612,114 | $375,000 | 23 | $375,000 | $142,316 | $340,361 |
| 2021 | $5,935,651 | $513,956 | $445,933 | $305,000 | 17 | $305,000 | $381,762 | $377,219 |
| 2020 | $5,889,253 | $407,406 | $201,951 | $20,000 | 1 | — | $224,688 | $307,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $333K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Griffith Observatory Foundation says it supports science literacy, education, and public astronomy; Safe Place for Youth says it works to prevent and end youth homelessness; and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says its mission is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in its community. Fisher House Foundation describes its work as including financial assistance to service members, veterans, and their families, and temporary housing for families visiting military personnel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $317,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed awards included $40,000 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; $25,000 each to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Fisher House Foundation, and Griffith Observatory Foundation; and $22,500 each to Friendly House and Safe Place for Youth. The listed grant purposes were “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan J Ollweiler as president and director, Gary Levenstein as secretary and director, Gene Torncello as vice president and director, and Timothy D Bodner as chief financial officer.
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation is led by Susan J. Ollweiler, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan J. Ollweiler
President & Director
Secretary → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Levenstein
Secretary & Director
President & Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gene Torncello
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy D. Bodner
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pam Baldonado (2020–2021) — Director
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 The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation
How much does The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation give each year?
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation gave $318K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $345K across 19 grants.
What is The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,676, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation give grants?
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($40,000), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($25,000) and Fisher House Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation?
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $318K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $333K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation?
Applications should be submitted in writing and include a description of the charitable purpose, the applicant’s most recent Form 990 or 990-PF, budget, 501(c)(3) letter, and list of major contributors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation's EIN?
The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4279684. 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. 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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