The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation, also known as Peg’s Foundation, is a private foundation based in Hudson, Ohio. It focuses primarily on mental health, bringing people, ideas, and resources together to strengthen systems and improve care for people with serious mental illness.
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation at a glance
In short: The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation gave $2.5M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Ohio. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,523,074
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,068
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $110,988,942
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% 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 The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applicants must submit a one-page preliminary letter with the organization’s contact information, a description of the organization and project, and the amount requested. If the foundation determines the inquiry fits its interest areas, it will invite the applicant by mail to submit a full proposal. The full proposal must include a project description; the organization’s description and history; project staff backgrounds and expertise; the amount requested; the project’s need; support from other foundations or corporations; two years of financial statements and Forms 990; the current fiscal-year budget; the project budget; a board list; and the IRS determination letter. Awards are restricted to tax-exempt organizations described as public charities.
- Review Cycle
- Letters of inquiry are due October 1 and February 1. Application deadlines are November 1 and May 1.
- Deadline
- Letters of inquiry are due October 1 and February 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
Mailing address: 53 First Street, Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: (330) 655-1366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
Who The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neomed Foundation ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 250 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it invests primarily in mental health programs in Northeast Ohio. It also supports arts and education initiatives in Summit County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 45 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 282% 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 $2.5M (2024) to $3.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neomed Foundation Rootstown, OH | Promoting innovation and restoring lives for people with schizophrenia and other serious mental... | $1,200,000 |
| Treatment Advocacy Center Arlington, VA | Embedding aot in the mh system of care 2023-2025 | $195,000 |
| Summit Educational Service Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Youth Mental Health Navigator Pilot 2023-2025 | $124,890 |
| Stepping up Ohio Columbus, OH | Stepping up Ohio 2022-2025 | $120,347 |
| Children's Hospital Medical CNT of Akron Akron, OH | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowships 2021-2024 | $86,250 |
| Kent State University Foundation Kent, OH | Expand Impact: PMH Aprns in Northeast Oh 2022-2025 | $75,000 |
| Akron Community Development Association Akron, OH | BH Certification Pilot Program 2023-2025 | $50,000 |
| North Coast Community Homes Cleveland, OH | Residential Services 2024-2025 | $47,587 |
| The Centers Cleveland, OH | Stars/First Program for Schizophrenia | $47,500 |
| NAMI - Stark County Canton, OH | Mental Health Education Programs/Walk 2024-2025 | $45,000 |
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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 | $110,988,942 | $9,432,602 | $5,874,338 | $2,523,074 | 45 | $11,966,477 | $6,523,216 | $4,242,907 |
| 2023 | $106,714,972 | $6,015,973 | $5,455,523 | $2,623,643 | 53 | $8,572,844 | $3,732,854 | $4,551,050 |
| 2022 | $97,737,073 | $2,895,384 | $4,329,336 | $2,807,123 | 56 | $5,160,338 | $882,622 | $4,955,601 |
| 2021 | $116,611,388 | $12,136,148 | $4,233,919 | $3,197,755 | 53 | $5,277,847 | $10,447,199 | $5,342,747 |
| 2020 | $106,844,747 | $3,280,532 | $3,920,532 | $2,724,600 | 43 | — | $2,495,810 | $4,727,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.2M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of people with serious mental illness by investing in innovative projects in Northeast Ohio with national transformational impact. Its primary mental health focus includes prevention, treatment, and recovery, and it supports approaches intended to improve access to care and strengthen mental health systems.
The foundation also supports arts initiatives in Summit County and education initiatives there. Its 2024 grants included support for mental health services and programs, a youth mental health navigator pilot, psychiatric fellowships, and arts organizations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented among grantees. North Coast Community Homes says it develops and maintains affordable housing in Northeast Ohio for people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other disabilities. NAMI Stark County describes its work as providing educational and group-support programs. Summit Artspace says it connects artists and arts-serving organizations with the community and resources to thrive; ArtsNow says it advances Summit County’s arts and culture assets and connects them with the broader community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $2,523,074. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $1,200,000, with a median of $15,000. In 2023, it reported 53 grants totaling $2,623,643. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 45 grants totaling $2.5 million.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,200,000 to NEOMED Foundation for work described as promoting innovation and restoring lives for people with schizophrenia and other serious mental illness; $195,000 to Treatment Advocacy Center for “Embedding AOT in the MH System of Care 2023–2025”; and $124,890 to Summit Educational Service Center for a youth mental health navigator pilot. Other substantial grants included $120,347 to Stepping Up Ohio and $86,250 to Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron for child and adolescent psychiatry fellowships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rick Kellar as president; Jonathan T. Pavloff as chair; Robert D. Kallstrom as treasurer; and Jeffery T. Knoll as secretary. Trustees listed are A. William McGraw, Douglas McKay, Martin Hauser, Suzanne Graham, and Patrice Fetzer.
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation is led by Rick Kellar, President on every filing since 2020; all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Kellar
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$286K (2020) → $338K (2024)
Jonathan T. Pavloff
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
A. William McGraw
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Martin Hauser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Douglas McKay
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $28K (2024)
Patrice Fetzer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $28K (2024)
Suzanne Graham
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $28K (2024)
Jeffery T. Knoll
Secretary
Secretary → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Robert D. Kallstrom
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Penelope A. Frese (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Keith Riley (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $338K, to Rick Kellar (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation
How much does The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation give each year?
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation gave $2.5M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 53 grants.
What is The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation's typical grant size?
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $56,068, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation give grants?
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (17 grants), Cleveland, OH (6 grants) and Cuyahoga Falls, OH (4 grants).
Does The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation's largest grantees?
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Neomed Foundation ($1,200,000), Treatment Advocacy Center ($195,000) and Summit Educational Service Center ($124,890), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation?
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation reported $111.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of people with serious mental illness by investing in innovative projects in Northeast Ohio with national transformational impact. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation?
Applicants must submit a one-page preliminary letter with the organization’s contact information, a description of the organization and project, and the amount requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation's EIN?
The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1948246. 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.
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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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