Private foundation · EIN 04-6142794 · Brookline, Massachusetts

Richard P & Claire W Morse Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $372K total, median $372K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$372K
Median grant
$372K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

About this foundation

Richard P & Claire W Morse Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts, administered in care of Richard P Morse, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Richard P & Claire W Morse Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Richard P & Claire W Morse Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $372K across 1 grants, a median of $372K.

Where does Richard P & Claire W Morse Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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