Private foundation · EIN 20-6298234 · Long Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Morton Fam 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: 19 grants paid, $68K total, median $1,500. 37% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$68K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Barbara Bowl FoundationSanta Barbara, CAContribution$11K
Santa Barbara Intl Film FestivalSanta Barbara, CAContribution$11K
Faith Christian CenterPhoenix, AZContribution$7,222
Oxnard Alano ClubOxnard, CAContribution$7,222
Santa Barbara Alano ClubSanta Barbara, CAContribution$7,222
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, CAContribution$5,000
California Institute of Environmental StudiesDavis, CAContribution$4,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNContribution$3,000
Kennedy CenterTrumbull, CTContribution$1,800
Ny Public LibraryNew York, NYContribution$1,500
Piedmont Environmental CouncilWarrenton, VAContribution$1,300
National Museum of Racing and Hall of FameSaratoga Springs, NYContribution$1,200
American PrairieBozeman, MTContribution$1,000
Brooklyn Tech Alumni FoundationBrooklyn, NYContribution$1,000
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIContribution$1,000
Conservation Lands FoundationDurango, COContribution$1,000
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAContribution$1,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNContribution$1,000
Piedmont Environmental CouncilWarrenton, VAContribution$1,000

By state: California 7 · Arizona 1 · Tennessee 2 · New York 3 · Virginia 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Morton Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Long Beach, California, administered in care of Hughes G Morton Jr, 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 Morton Fam 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 Morton Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $68K across 19 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Morton Fam Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Tennessee (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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