The Morse Family Foundation
The Morse Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, science and research organizations, cultural organizations, and groups working in public policy and media.
The Morse Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morse Family Foundation gave $40K across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $551.37), top state Oregon. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,250
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $551
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $224,578
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (3 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (25% 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 Morse Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 North Shore Dr Ne, St Petersburg, FL 33704-4820
Phone: (440) 543-1615
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morse Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 321 grants of 321 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest reported shares went to Oregon (25%), California (15%), Ohio (14%), Florida (13%), and DC (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Morse Family Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 73 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $100; repeat grants $571. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 325% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine Cave Junction, OR | To Support the Charity's Mission | $10,000 |
| National Tax Limitation Foundation Roseville, CA | To Support the Charity's Mission | $5,000 |
| Andrews Osborne Academy Willoughby, OH | To Support the Charity's Mission | $3,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | To Support the Charity's Mission | $2,500 |
| University School Chagrin Falls, OH | To Support the Charity's Mission | $2,500 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | To Support the Charity's Mission | $1,500 |
| Denver Museum of Nature and Science Denver, CO | To Support the Charity's Mission | $1,500 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum Saint Petersburg, FL | To Support the Charity's Mission | $1,500 |
| Rollins College Orlando, FL | To Support the Charity's Mission | $1,000 |
| The Florida Orchestra Saint Petersburg, FL | To Support the Charity's Mission | $1,000 |
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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 | $224,578 | $23,555 | $41,050 | $40,250 | 73 | $40,250 | $2,255 | $12,389 |
| 2023 | $205,743 | $23,400 | $33,160 | $32,100 | 59 | $32,830 | $2,020 | $12,643 |
| 2022 | $215,503 | $21,592 | $36,171 | $35,050 | 66 | $35,871 | $1,242 | $12,531 |
| 2021 | $230,082 | $20,266 | $34,906 | $34,100 | 61 | $34,631 | $891 | $12,512 |
| 2020 | $244,722 | $30,826 | $34,675 | $34,000 | 62 | — | $11,551 | $12,607 |
| 2019 | $248,571 | $19,781 | $34,700 | $34,050 | 59 | — | $1,206 | $13,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morse Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine describes its work as research, development, and public education on topics including aging, science education, health, and disaster preparedness. Andrews Osborne Academy says it prepares students for higher education and leadership in an international community, while Lehigh University describes goals that include advancing learning through teaching, research, and service.
Other 2024 recipients include cultural and educational organizations, such as The Florida Orchestra, which says it enriches the Tampa Bay area through live symphonic music, and Rollins College, which describes an education and public service mission. Capital Research Center says it researches organizations and people that influence public policy; Accuracy in Media says it monitors news reporting and promotes accuracy, fairness, and balance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 73 grants totaling $40,250. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $200. The largest grants were $10,000 to the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine and $5,000 to the National Tax Limitation Foundation. Other notable grants included $3,000 to Andrews Osborne Academy; $2,500 each to Lehigh University and University School; and $1,500 each to Capital Research Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Florida Holocaust Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brad G Morse as President and Trustee and Mary Ann Morse as Secretary.
The Morse Family Foundation is led by Brad G. Morse, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad G. Morse
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Morse
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Morse Family Foundation
How much does The Morse Family Foundation give each year?
The Morse Family Foundation gave $40K across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 59 grants.
What is The Morse Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morse Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $551, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morse Family Foundation that year got $100 on average.
Where does The Morse Family Foundation give grants?
The Morse Family Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (15%) and Ohio (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), Saint Petersburg, FL (7 grants), Denver, CO (4 grants) and Arlington, VA (3 grants).
Does The Morse Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 73 grants with a stated purpose on The Morse Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charity's Mission" (73 grants).
Who are The Morse Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morse Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine ($10,000), National Tax Limitation Foundation ($5,000) and Andrews Osborne Academy ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morse Family Foundation?
The Morse Family Foundation reported $225K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morse Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morse Family Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morse Family Foundation's EIN?
The Morse Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1802971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Morse Family 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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