The William Morris Endeavor
The William Morris Endeavor is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its filing type is Form 990-PF. Its reported grants include support for organizations working in areas such as literacy, coaching, disability inclusion, women’s rights in entertainment, and children’s programs.
The William Morris Endeavor at a glance
- Total assets
- $387,162
- +4281.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $350,000
- +483.3% vs 2023
- 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 William Morris Endeavor
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8383 Wilshire Blvd Ste 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 271-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Morris Endeavor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 78 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees were based in Los Angeles, California; Tallahassee, Florida; and New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is The William Morris Endeavor open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 0% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2022) to $1.0M (2020). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Get Lit Words Ignite Inc Los Angeles, CA | Using poetry to increase literacy, empower youth, and inspire communities | $50,000 |
| National Association of Latino Inde Los Angeles, CA | Seeking to change media culture by advocating and promoting the professional needs of Latinx artists in media | $50,000 |
| Brain Behavior Research Foundation Washington, DC | Brain Research | $50,000 |
| Inevitable Foundation New York, NY | Investing in disabled writers and filmmakers so they can achieve artistic and financial freedom | $50,000 |
| WeCoach Tallahassee, FL | Recruiting, advancing, and retaining women coaches in all sports and levels through year-round professional growth & leadership development programs | $50,000 |
| Nashville Children's Theatre Nashville, TN | Education Services | $25,000 |
| Women In Film Los Angeles, CA | Defense or Human Rights and Civil Rights | $25,000 |
| Minds Matter New York City New York, NY | Offer students a combination of individualized mentor support and academic instruction that provides students with the resources, information and guidance they need to gain admission to, enroll in, and graduate from four-year colleges | $25,000 |
| Fashion Minority Alliance Incorpora Boston, MA | Educational | $25,000 |
| LA's Best Los Angeles, CA | Afterschool Programs | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $387,162 | $350,000 | — | — | — | — | $2,490 |
| 2023 | $8,836 | $60,000 | $366,038 | $365,000 | 10 | $365,000 | $2,096 |
| 2022 | $313,324 | — | $115,687 | $115,539 | 5 | $115,539 | $19,285 |
| 2021 | $429,011 | $5,000 | $540,141 | $540,115 | 17 | $540,115 | $47,290 |
| 2020 | $1,039,187 | $250,750 | $1,015,242 | $1,015,197 | 46 | — | $80,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Morris Endeavor reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 2023 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. GET LIT - WORDS IGNITE INC describes its work as inspiring literacy, wellness, creativity, and workforce development for young people through spoken-word poetry and media. WECOACH INC describes its mission as providing education and training to professional women coaches. INEVITABLE FOUNDATION says it invests in disabled writers and filmmakers to support their artistic and financial freedom and use film and television to destigmatize disability and mental health.
WOMEN IN FILM describes its mission as promoting equal rights for women in the entertainment industry and serving as a repository for information on qualified women in the industry. LA’S BEST describes its work as providing free supervised before- and after-school activities to children in Los Angeles Unified School District.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported $365,000 in grants across 10 grants. In 2022, it reported $115,539 across five grants. The listed 2023 awards below range from $15,000 to $50,000; these examples do not establish a typical award size.
Notable 2023 grantees included GET LIT - WORDS IGNITE INC ($50,000), WECOACH INC ($50,000), INEVITABLE FOUNDATION ($50,000), WOMEN IN FILM ($25,000), and LA’S BEST ($15,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists GREG OSWALD as Director, RICHARD ROSEN as Chairman, NANCY JOSEPHSON as Director, JASON LUBLIN as CFO, and CHRISTIAN MUIRHEAD as Pres./Director.
The William Morris Endeavor is led by Christian Muirhead, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christian Muirhead
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Rosen
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Oswald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Josephson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lublin
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ann Du Val (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Cara Stein (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Adolphson (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 William Morris Endeavor
How large is The William Morris Endeavor?
The William Morris Endeavor reported $387K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $350K.
What does The William Morris Endeavor fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. GET LIT - WORDS IGNITE INC describes its work as inspiring literacy, wellness, creativity, and workforce development for young people through spoken-word poetry and media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William Morris Endeavor?
The foundation states that it makes contributions 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 ↑
Where does The William Morris Endeavor make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees were based in Los Angeles, California; Tallahassee, Florida; and New York, New York.
How much is The William Morris Endeavor required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The William Morris Endeavor reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The William Morris Endeavor's EIN?
The William Morris Endeavor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4823036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William Morris Endeavor 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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