The Morgan Charitable Foundation
The Morgan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaumont, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $923,188, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
The Morgan Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morgan Charitable Foundation gave $923K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $923,188
- +754.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +175.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,963
- +210.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,348
- Total assets
- $4,734,150
- +14.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Morgan Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Contact Glen W. Morgan; no form or other materials are required. The filing lists no deadline or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Glen W Morgan
Mailing address: 801 Laurel, Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: (409) 838-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morgan Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Setx Church ($250K). Together the top 10 received $808K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 80 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Morgan Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $73K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1052% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 519% 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 $80K (2021) to $923K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $923K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Setx Church Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Lamar University Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $215,273 |
| CASA Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Power Castle Ministries Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Family Services of Southeast Texas Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Some Other Place Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Garth House Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $38,000 |
| Bibles & Bikes Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $33,857 |
| St Anne Catholic School Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $30,862 |
| Joe Pyburn Foundation Beaumont, TX | Unrestricted | $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 | $4,734,150 | $1,514,523 | $923,753 | $923,188 | 22 | $923,188 | $14,523 | $177,846 |
| 2023 | $4,143,380 | $1,510,133 | $108,539 | $107,988 | 8 | $107,988 | $10,133 | $136,588 |
| 2022 | $2,741,784 | $2,502,185 | $684,568 | $683,984 | 24 | $683,984 | $2,185 | $97,318 |
| 2021 | $924,167 | $500,232 | $80,641 | $80,141 | 8 | $80,141 | $232 | $24,208 |
| 2020 | $504,576 | $400,742 | $452,003 | $450,958 | 18 | — | $742 | $25,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morgan Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K 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 included support for organizations whose missions span different services. Some Other Place says it provides emergency services to indigent or catastrophe-stricken families. Family Services of Southeast Texas says it strengthens and empowers families, individuals, and communities through counseling, shelter, education, and advocacy. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas says it provides education, inspiration, and creative visions through visual arts collections, exhibitions, public programs, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $923,188. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $15,348. The largest awards included $250,000 to SETX Church and $215,273 to Lamar University, both in Beaumont, followed by $60,000 each to CASA and Power Castle Ministries. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Family Services of Southeast Texas and Some Other Place, and $38,000 to Garth House. The listed grant purposes were unrestricted.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Glen W. Morgan as the contact, with no application form or materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Glen W. Morgan as president.
The Morgan Charitable Foundation is led by Glen W. Morgan, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen W. Morgan
President
On filings since 2020
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 The Morgan Charitable Foundation
How much does The Morgan Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Morgan Charitable Foundation gave $923K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 8 grants.
What is The Morgan Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morgan Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,348, and its average grant was $41,963, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morgan Charitable Foundation that year got $73K on average.
Where does The Morgan Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Morgan Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beaumont, TX (18 grants).
Does The Morgan Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Morgan Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Morgan Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morgan Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Setx Church ($250,000), Lamar University ($215,273) and CASA ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morgan Charitable Foundation?
The Morgan Charitable Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $923K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morgan Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose missions span different services. Some Other Place says it provides emergency services to indigent or catastrophe-stricken families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morgan Charitable Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morgan Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Morgan Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0589391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Morgan Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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