The Morse Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker St Petersburg, FL EIN: 34-1802971

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.

Key facts about The Morse Family Foundation

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.

EIN
34-1802971
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$40,250
Grants made (2024)
73
Average grant
$551
Median grant
$200
New grantees (estimate)
4% first-time grantees (3 of 73, 2024)
Total assets
$224,578
Primary geography
Oregon (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 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

$225K

+9.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+25.4% YoY

Grant Count

73

+23.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$551.37

+1.3% YoY

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.

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.

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.

How to Apply

The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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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

23states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonSaint PetersburgDenverArlingtonPhoenixAtlantaAuburnBethlehemBostonCave JunctionChagrin FallsCharlottesvilleColumbusConcordEast MolineFairfaxGreenwell SpringsHillsdaleIndianapolisKingwood

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K59 grants2019 62 grants2020 61 grants2021 66 grants2022 59 grants2023 73 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $40K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine: $10KOregon Institute of Scienceand Medicine$10KNational Tax Limitation Foundation: $5KNational Tax LimitationFoundation$5KAndrews Osborne Academy: $3KAndrews Osborne Academy$3KLehigh University: $3KLehigh University$3KUniversity School: $3KUniversity School$3KCapital Research Center: $2KCapital Research Center$2KDenver Museum of Nature and Science: $2KDenver Museum of Nature andScience$2KFlorida Holocaust Museum: $2KFlorida Holocaust Museum$2KRollins College: $1KRollins College$1KThe Florida Orchestra: $1KThe Florida Orchestra$1K

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

321<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 321 grants of 321 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine Cave Junction, ORTo Support the Charity's Mission$10,000
National Tax Limitation Foundation Roseville, CATo Support the Charity's Mission$5,000
Andrews Osborne Academy Willoughby, OHTo Support the Charity's Mission$3,000
Lehigh University Bethlehem, PATo Support the Charity's Mission$2,500
University School Chagrin Falls, OHTo Support the Charity's Mission$2,500
Capital Research Center Washington, DCTo Support the Charity's Mission$1,500
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Denver, COTo Support the Charity's Mission$1,500
Florida Holocaust Museum Saint Petersburg, FLTo Support the Charity's Mission$1,500
Rollins College Orlando, FLTo Support the Charity's Mission$1,000
The Florida Orchestra Saint Petersburg, FLTo Support the Charity's Mission$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $224,578 $23,555 $41,050 $40,250 (73 grants)
2023 $205,743 $23,400 $33,160 $32,100 (59 grants)
2022 $215,503 $21,592 $36,171 $35,050 (66 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$224,578$205,743$215,503
Revenue$23,555$23,400$21,592
Expenses$41,050$33,160$36,171
Qualifying Distributions$40,250$32,830$35,871
Net Investment Income$2,255$2,020$1,242
Distributable Amount$12,389$12,643$12,531

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 1400 North Shore Dr Ne, St Petersburg, FL 33704-4820
Phone: (440) 543-1615

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.

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