The Morby Family Charitable Foundation
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports $2,582,000 in grants to 26 organizations, including recipients in Massachusetts, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morby Family Charitable Foundation gave $2.6M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,582,000
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +2500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $99,308
- -94.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,441,045
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% 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 Morby Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Choate Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (305) 367-9487
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morby Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nevada Museum of Art ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 28 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 54% to Massachusetts, 39% to Nevada, 4% to Pennsylvania, 3% to Washington, DC, and less than 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Morby Family Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 206% of 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 $829K (2020) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Museum of Art Reno, NV | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Com Serv Vineyard Haven, MA | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| Alzheimer's Diesease Research Foundation Wellesley Hills, MA | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $500,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Inc Vineyard Haven, MA | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Woods Hole, MA | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| NPR Foundation Washington, DC | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| Great Pond Foundation Edgartown, MA | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | To Promote the Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $26,441,045 | $724,603 | $2,803,357 | $2,582,000 | 26 | $2,602,250 | $1,807,876 | $1,260,397 |
| 2023 | $23,211,991 | $746,566 | $1,977,737 | $1,813,500 | 1 | $1,841,300 | $918,441 | $1,222,371 |
| 2020 | $25,196,430 | $800,972 | $940,907 | $829,054 | 1 | — | $679,339 | $1,217,341 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morby Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include presenting creative ideas and serving as a community cultural resource (Nevada Museum of Art); improving quality of life on Martha’s Vineyard through programs for children, individuals, and families (YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard); and preserving and expanding art and science resources for personal growth and social advancement (Carnegie Institute).
Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on public media, nature conservation, post-secondary scholarships and workforce development, and performing and visual arts. These are the grantees’ stated purposes, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $2,582,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards were $1,000,000 to the Nevada Museum of Art, $500,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, $500,000 to Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation, and $300,000 to YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard. Other reported grants included $50,000 each to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Carnegie Institute, and NPR Foundation; $30,000 to World Wildlife Fund; and $25,000 each to Great Pond Foundation and The Pittsburgh Promise Foundation. The filing lists the grant purpose as “to promote the charitable purpose.”
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacqueline C. Morby as president and director; Francis A. Muracca II as clerk; and Andrew J. Morby, Arthur Strang, Ruth Perfido, and Michelle L. Morby as directors.
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation is led by Jacqueline C. Morby, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacqueline C. Morby
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew J. Morby
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Arthur Strang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Michelle L. Morby
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ruth Perfido
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Francis A. Muracca II
Clerk
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey Morby (2020–2023) — Treasurer & 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 Morby Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Morby Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation gave $2.6M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 1 grant.
What is The Morby Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $99,308, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morby Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (8 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Edgartown, MA (3 grants) and Reno, NV (2 grants).
Who are The Morby Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nevada Museum of Art ($1,000,000), Martha's Vineyard Com Serv ($500,000) and Alzheimer's Diesease Research Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morby Family Charitable Foundation?
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation reported $26.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morby Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morby Family Charitable Foundation?
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Morby Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Morby Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2943793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Morby Family Charitable Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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