The Morton Foundation
The Morton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Shapleigh, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Morton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morton Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,500
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,500
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $42,576
- +31.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Morton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Travis Mills Foundation ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Morton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $5K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Mills Foundation Mt Vernon, ME | Supports Veterans and Their Families Through Various Programs. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,576 | $1,799 | $3,166 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,633 | $1,692 |
| 2022 | $32,298 | $157 | $5,500 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,000 | — | $911 |
| 2021 | $53,744 | $-28,427 | $3,545 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | — | $1,696 |
| 2020 | $107,523 | $6,295 | $1,700 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $561 | $3,087 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morton Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donald E. Morton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna L. Morton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Morton Foundation
How much does The Morton Foundation give each year?
The Morton Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is The Morton Foundation?
The Morton Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Morton Foundation operate?
The Morton Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maine, Oregon.
What is The Morton Foundation's EIN?
The Morton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5940440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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