The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc
The purpose of the foundation is to provide grants and related expenses for on-going educational efforts focusing on building awareness of the history and benefits derived from raising and owning morgan horses and to promote an appreciation of the breed.
The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc gave $94K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,845
- +838.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,845
- +838.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $93,845
- Total assets
- $2,297,671
- +113.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Morgan Horse Association Inc ($94K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $94K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Morgan Horse Association Inc Lexington, KY | To Carry Out Programs | $93,845 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,297,671 | $2,882,153 | $2,912,758 | $93,845 | 1 | $51,170 |
| 2024 | $1,078,706 | $124,153 | $44,163 | $10,000 | 1 | $13 |
About The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $94K. Net investment income was $51K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc is led by Carrie Mortensen, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carrie Mortensen
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Sturm
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Fletcher
Finance Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ca Lee III
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dallas Bolen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diance Lents
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyn Estell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredithe Bodnar
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merin Maggi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Handy
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Horse Foundation Inc
How much does The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc give each year?
The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc gave $94K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc?
The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
Where does The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc operate?
The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky, Tennessee.
What is The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Morgan Horse Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2410104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
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