Private foundation · EIN 20-2029688 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable 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: 26 grants paid, $6.1M total, median $100K. 81% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$6.1M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CA
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$29M

Grants paid in 2024

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Daf - JmCovington, KYPublic charity$1.0M
National Philanthropic Trust - MfJenkintown, PAPublic charity$1.0M
The Nature ConservancySan Francisco, CAPublic charity$975K
Common Sense MediaSan Francisco, CAPublic charity$500K
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CAPublic charity$333K
The Tech MuseumSan Jose, CAPublic charity$325K
California ForwardSacramento, CAPublic charity$300K
Foothill Deanza FoundationLos Altos, CAPuble charity$200K
Crtwc Community InitiativesNot Provided, CAPublic charity$200K
Feather River Land TrustQunicy, CAPublic charity$150K
Bay Area Womens Sports InitiativeSan Jose, CAPublic charity$125K
Children NowOakland, CAPublic charity$100K
Shine Together (formerly Tsi)Milpitas, CAPublic charity$100K
Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CAPublic charity$100K
The Better Angels SocietyWashington, DCPublic charity$100K
Grail Family ServicesSan Jose, CAPublic charity$100K
Upwards ScholarsRedwood City, CAPublic foundation$100K
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAPublic support$100K
Healthier Kids FoundationSan Jose, CAPublic charity$100K
Creative LivesThetford, VTPublic chairty$75K
Hidden VillaLos Altos Hills, CAPublic charity$50K
Nc State University FoundationRaleigh, NCPublic charity$43K
American Leadership ForumSan Jose, CAPublic charity$25K
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's HealthPalo Alto, CAPublic charity$10K
East Palo Alto Tennis & TutoringEast Palo Alto, CAPublic charity$10K
Creatv San JoseSan Jose, CAPublic charity$5,200

By state: California 21 · Kentucky 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Vermont 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, administered in care of The Foundation, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable 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 James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.1M across 26 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does James and Rebecca Morgan Charitable Foundation give?

California (21 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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