The Morgridge Family Foundation
The Morgridge Family Foundation is a private family foundation co-founded by John and Carrie Morgridge in 2008. Its filing lists Wilmington, Delaware, as its location; the foundation describes working with partners across the United States, with hubs in Colorado, Florida, and Montana.
Key facts about The Morgridge Family Foundation
In short: The Morgridge Family Foundation gave $13.0M across 158 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), top state Colorado. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-2336633
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,046,742
- Grants made (2024)
- 158
- Average grant
- $82,574
- Median grant
- $6,400
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (30 of 124, 2024)
- Total assets
- $243,913,282
- Primary geography
- Colorado (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- MFF does not accept unsolicited grant requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$243.9M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.0M
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
158
-20.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
+35.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morgridge Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Morgridge Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 124 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $118K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
MFF’s stated purpose is to invest in organizations reimagining solutions to significant societal challenges. Education is its main focus, alongside conservation, health, wellness, and public benefit.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Shedd Aquarium describes its mission as sparking compassion, curiosity, and conservation for the aquatic animal world. MindSpark Learning says it teaches and inspires educators in emerging practices for a 21st-century workforce. Reach University describes its work as advancing an apprentice-based degree and job-embedded higher-education pathways. Place of Hope says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families; Veterans Community Project describes its work as combining transitional housing and wrap-around services for veterans.
The foundation also describes a hybrid approach: when it identifies a problem, it may partner with organizations already addressing it, convene people and organizations, or create an in-house solution.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MFF made 158 grants totaling $13,046,742. Grant amounts ranged from $52 to $2,500,000, with a median of $6,400.
Open Grants
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MFF says about 90 percent of its investments are made in the United States and that it works with partners across the country, with hubs in Colorado, Florida, and Montana. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Colorado (49%), Illinois (20%), California (6%), Florida (4%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 158 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11.3M (2021) to $13.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 158 grants totaling $13.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shedd Aquarium Society ($2.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $8.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
997 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 782 grants of 997 (78%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shedd Aquarium Society Chicago, IL | Dive Deeper Campaign and to fund educational spaces defined through the Centennial Commitment, inclusive of capital and constructions. Education spaces will include a new Learning Commons, Aquatic Education Wing and Marine Munchroom (student lunchroom), and programmatic areas within the aquarium's Main Foyer | $2,500,000 |
| Mindspark Learning Lakewood, CO | support the mission and work of the organization | $1,500,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | support the programming and development of the CSU Spur Campus | $1,000,000 |
| Mindspark Learning Lakewood, CO | General & Unrestricted | $500,462 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Denver, CO | Classroom to Career Hub Capital Initiative and the Morgridge Peer Mentoring Program | $500,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc West Palm BCH, FL | Place of Hope Stuart Campus - Morgridge Family Outreach Center | $500,000 |
| Reach University Oakland, CA | support the creation and expansion of the National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree | $500,000 |
| St Vrain Valley School District Longmont, CO | support the expansion of the Innovation Center and to provide funding for the programs within the Center | $400,000 |
| Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | Veterans Community Project of Longmont Capital Campaign | $400,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Foundation Inc Glenwood SPGS, CO | establish the Morgridge Commons Mid-Valley where the community can meet and the College will convene programming | $350,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,913,282 | $18,995,436 | $19,442,149 | $13,046,742 | 158 |
| 2023 | $244,345,023 | $29,584,556 | $18,667,585 | $12,077,438 | 198 |
| 2022 | $233,339,044 | $19,232,985 | $19,495,416 | $13,029,585 | 215 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $243,913,282 | $244,345,023 | $233,339,044 |
| Revenue | $18,995,436 | $29,584,556 | $19,232,985 |
| Expenses | $19,442,149 | $18,667,585 | $19,495,416 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $15,865,497 | $15,515,843 | $15,108,294 |
| Net Investment Income | $14,008,032 | $27,120,129 | $18,113,467 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,413,368 | $13,851,635 | $16,534,030 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carrie Morgridge as vice president and director; John D. Morgridge as president and director; and John Conrad Morgridge and Michelle N. Morgridge as directors. The foundation’s 2025 annual report says Carrie stepped into the roles of CEO and vice president.
The Morgridge Family Foundation is led by John D Morgridge, Director, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John D Morgridge
Director, President & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Carrie Morgridge
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Michelle N Morgridge
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $40K (2024)
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 $40K, to Carrie Morgridge (VP, Dir). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://morgridgefamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The Morgridge Family Foundation
How much does The Morgridge Family Foundation give each year?
The Morgridge Family Foundation gave $13.0M across 158 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.1M across 198 grants.
What is The Morgridge Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morgridge Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,400, and its average grant was $82,574, across 158 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morgridge Family Foundation that year got $64K on average.
Where does The Morgridge Family Foundation give grants?
The Morgridge Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (28 grants), Washington, DC (10 grants), Lakewood, CO (6 grants) and Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does The Morgridge Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Morgridge Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (79 of 158) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "MAP Fellowship Support" (11 grants) and "Student Support Foundation Clubs" (11 grants).
Who are The Morgridge Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morgridge Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shedd Aquarium Society ($2,541,539 across 2 grants), Mindspark Learning ($2,000,462 across 2 grants) and Colorado State University Foundation ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morgridge Family Foundation?
The Morgridge Family Foundation reported $243.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16.4M (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 Morgridge Family Foundation fund?
MFF’s stated purpose is to invest in organizations reimagining solutions to significant societal challenges. Education is its main focus, alongside conservation, health, wellness, and public benefit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morgridge Family Foundation?
MFF does not accept unsolicited grant requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morgridge Family Foundation's EIN?
The Morgridge Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2336633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Morgridge Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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