The Morton Foundation
The Morton Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations, with 2024 awards going primarily to California recipients and supporting work that includes education, health care, food assistance, and services for people in need.
The Morton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morton Foundation gave $808K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $808,000
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,931
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,346,369
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (94% 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 Morton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Only written applications will be considered. Applicants must document their annual operating budget, disclose the percentage of donations used for overhead, and describe the proposed use of requested funds. There are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul F Morton
Mailing address: 3620 Happy Valley Road Suite 202, Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone: (925) 287-9201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth on Course ($75K). Together the top 10 received $360K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 296 grants of 306 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 4% to Wisconsin, 1% to Texas, and 1% to Colorado; Oregon accounted for 0% as reported. The 2024 grants included recipients in California and Wisconsin, among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Morton Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 58 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $785K (2020) to $825K (2023). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $808K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth on Course Monterey, CA | Supports youth gain access to life changing opportunities through golf in all 50 us states. | $75,000 |
| The Bridge School Hillsborough, CA | Educate Physically Disabled Children | $60,000 |
| George Mark Children's House San Leandro, CA | Care for Children with Terminal Illnesses | $40,000 |
| Community Vision Capital & Consulting San Francisco, CA | Support the Community by Encouraging Financial Support | $30,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America Sylmar, CA | To Support Assistance to the Blind | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties San Jose, CA | To Provide Food for the Destitute | $30,000 |
| Community Connections Free Clinic Inc Dodgeville, WI | To support healthcare for those who cannot afford it | $25,000 |
| Groceries for Seniors San Francisco, CA | Support Civic Programs and Miscellaneous Charities | $25,000 |
| Stanford Hospitals and Clinics Stanford, CA | Support of Medical Education Programs | $25,000 |
| Baycat San Francisco, CA | Support Activities for Children | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,346,369 | $1,113,282 | $1,060,766 | $808,000 | 58 | $851,720 | $904,049 | $851,432 |
| 2023 | $13,302,853 | $815,388 | $1,054,021 | $825,000 | 63 | $872,622 | $464,926 | $783,034 |
| 2022 | $13,498,397 | $979,954 | $1,053,276 | $811,125 | 61 | $817,372 | $579,137 | $790,956 |
| 2021 | $13,556,375 | $2,347,540 | $1,029,071 | $798,500 | 62 | $828,536 | $1,962,613 | $888,736 |
| 2020 | $12,251,401 | $355,104 | $1,006,630 | $784,500 | 62 | — | $220,588 | $766,676 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $851K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations serving children with disabilities, people facing poverty, older adults, people who are uninsured, and families in need.
For example, The Bridge School says it helps children with severe speech and physical impairments participate fully in their communities through assistive technology and educational strategies. Community Connections Free Clinic says it provides basic medical care to uninsured people who cannot afford services. Groceries for Seniors says it provides food to older adults so they can stay healthy and live independently. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $808,000 through 58 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants, the foundation awarded $75,000 to Youth on Course, $60,000 to The Bridge School, and $40,000 to George Mark Children’s House. It also gave $30,000 each to Community Vision Capital & Consulting, Guide Dogs of America, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul F Morton as president and treasurer; Brian T Morton as vice president and director; and Mary Ann Wolkomir, Amber Young, and Sally Morton as officers.
The Morton Foundation is led by Paul F. Morton, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul F. Morton
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian T. Morton
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Wolkomir
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Morton
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Young
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margaret Morton Young (2020–2022) — Officer
- Former: Kevin O. Kleckza (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Morton Foundation
How much does The Morton Foundation give each year?
The Morton Foundation gave $808K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $825K across 63 grants.
What is The Morton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,931, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morton Foundation give grants?
The Morton Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (13 grants), Oakland, CA (5 grants), Palo Alto, CA (3 grants) and Stanford, CA (3 grants).
Does The Morton Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Morton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Activities for Children" (6 grants).
Who are The Morton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Youth on Course ($75,000), The Bridge School ($60,000) and George Mark Children's House ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morton Foundation?
The Morton Foundation reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $852K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $851K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morton Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations serving children with disabilities, people facing poverty, older adults, people who are uninsured, and families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morton Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morton Foundation's EIN?
The Morton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1813416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Morton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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Grantable. (2026). The Morton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-morton-foundation-morg_b08a0c4abef54f928f58b45d8d202cce
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