How to apply
Organizations seeking grants should first review the foundation's grant guidelines and process available at www.morganfamilyfdn.org. For social equity funding, there is a two-step process that begins with an online letter of inquiry (loi), which consists of brief information about the org, the requested grant, and financial information. The foundation then invites some lois to provide more details as a full application also submitted online. There is currently not an open application process for our global warming and end-of-life programs. Grants in these two areas are initiated by the founda… Contact: Please Visit Wwwmorganfamilyfdnorg, 506 S High St Suite B, Yellow Springs, Oh, 9377679208, INFO@MORGANFAMILYFDN.ORG Deadlines: Social equity lois due in early january and june. Global warming/end-of-life prog on a rolling basis Restrictions: Most foundation grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) public charities, and focus on advancing social equity in st. Cloud, mitigating global warming in minnesota, and addressing end-of-life issues in central minnesota. The foundation does not make grants to individuals or for lobbying legislation or influencing public elections. The foundation also awards occasional grants to pre-selected public charities in other localities and/or for other purposes.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 109 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Utility Board of MinnesotaSt Paul, MN | (core) consumer advocacy to equitably decarbonize home energy throughout minnesota | $100K |
| Clean Up the River EnvironmentMontevideo, MN | (core) building the capacity and impact of cure's energy democracy program - years 4-5 | $100K |
| Climate Land LeadersMinneapolis, MN | (core) activating greater minnesota climate land leaders | $100K |
| Farmers Union FoundationSt Paul, MN | (core) advancing farmer leadership in climate and working lands | $100K |
| Health Professionals for a Healthy ClimateMinneapolis, MN | (core) expanding and activating health professional voices for climate action | $100K |
| Hmong American Farmers AssociationWest St Paul, MN | (core) supporting small-scale hmong farmers with training, support, and services to continue their climate change mitigation and carbon seq… | $100K |
| Honoring ChoicesSt Cloud, MN | (core) general operating support with fundraising match | $100K |
| Minnesota Marine Art MuseumWinona, MN | (core) building climate consciousness and culture: capacity support for associate curator of clean water and climate | $100K |
| Yellow Springs Home IncYellow Springs, OH | (core) land donation for cascades senior housing project, phase 1 | $95K |
| Sahan JournalSt Paul, MN | (core) climate reporting on minnesotas communities of color | $90K |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College FoundationSt Cloud, MN | (core) first-gen forward | $75K |
| Fe y JusticiaWaite Park, MN | (core) building community power with latinos in st. cloud: wraparound support with labor rights, health, education, and financial stability | $65K |
| Homeless Helping HomelessSt Cloud, MN | (core) lincoln center staffing | $65K |
| Promise Neighborhood of Central MinnesotaSt Cloud, MN | (core) raise the bar | $60K |
| Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance IncorporatedMinneapolis, MN | (core) legal aid and promise neighborhood partnership | $55K |
| Yellow Springs Community FoundationYellow Springs, OH | (core) yellow springs community support | $55K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MinnesotaSt Cloud, MN | (core) youth mental health services programs (utilizing a trauma informed care approach) | $50K |
| CommunitygivingSt Cloud, MN | (core) dialogue to action | $50K |
| The Yes NetworkSt Cloud, MN | (core) yes network: advancing social equity in st. cloud, mn by helping young people build healthy relationships | $45K |
| Central Minnesota Community Empowerment OrganizationSt Cloud, MN | (core) general operating support for cmceo community work | $40K |
| Central Minnesota Habitat for HumanitySt Cloud, MN | (core) funding for high school trades partnership | $40K |
| Ultimate Success InsightSt Cloud, MN | (core) capacity building | $40K |
| Lighthouse Family RetreatAlpharetta, GA | (yapper) general operating support | $40K |
| Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative CareArden Hills, MN | (core) community outreach and education program | $39K |
| What Would Bri Do IncWaite Park, MN | (core) bri's lodge health care directive and grief initiative | $39K |
| Centracare Health SystemSt Cloud, MN | (core) centracare st. cloud hospital clara's house early childhood transportation | $35K |
| 180 DegreesSt Paul, MN | (core) growing organizational capacity to provide supportive services to the families of youth at risk for or experiencing homelessness in… | $30K |
| Jugaad Leadership ProgramSt Cloud, MN | (core) jugaad leadership program support | $25K |
| Junior Achievement NorthSt Paul, MN | (core) ja north: expanding education programs for systemically excluded student populations in st. cloud | $25K |
| Minnesota Death CollaborativeStillwater, MN | (core) mn death collaborative (mndc) capacity building grant | $25K |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakota South DakotaSt Paul, MN | (core) advancing sexual and reproductive health equity in st. cloud | $25K |
| Recovery Community Network IncSt Cloud, MN | (core) rcn cultural competent peer support | $25K |
| College of Saint BenedictSt Joseph, MN | (core) cultural variations in end-of-life simulations: preparing csb+sju nursing students to be leaders in end-of-life care | $21K |
| Kids Fighting Hunger IncSauk Rapids, MN | (core) growing inclusivity to empower our youth | $20K |
| Tiny News CollectivePhiladelphia, PA | (core) end of life grant for project optimist series | $20K |
| Arrive MinistriesRichfield, MN | (core) st. cloud program center-a welcoming place for mutual learning, art exchange and friendship-bridging cultural divides | $15K |
| St Cloud Area Family YMCASt Cloud, MN | (core) social services: parent enrichment and supervised visitation programs | $15K |
| Centracare Health SystemSt Cloud, MN | (core) pathfinder program - inform and inspire older adults to find their acp path | $10K |
| Environmental InitiativeMinneapolis, MN | (core) education of voters on equitable distribution of lottery funding for the environment | $10K |
| CommunitygivingSt Cloud, MN | (matching) women's fund dwos - lee morgan & debra leigh | $10K |
| Great River Educational Arts TheatreWaite Park, MN | (matching) unrestricted use | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Central Minnesota IncSt Cloud, MN | (matching) for kids, forever endowment capital campaign | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Council on FoundationsMinneapolis, MN | (core) general operating support | $3,500 |
| Philanthropy OhioColumbus, OH | (core) general operating support | $3,500 |
| County CorpDayton, OH | (matching) program support | $3,000 |
| St Cloud Area Family YMCASt Cloud, MN | (matching) unrestricted use | $2,700 |
| Affecting Community Transformation Dba Oasis HouseDayton, OH | (matching) house repairs | $2,500 |
| Glen Helen AssociationYellow Springs, OH | (matching) campaign to secure the future of glen helen | $2,500 |
| Knox County FoundationMount Vernon, OH | (matching) mary hendrickson new directions fund | $2,500 |
| Manna Food BankAsheville, NC | (matching) unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance IncorporatedMinneapolis, MN | (matching) unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MN | (matching) for fall member drive | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio RegionCincinnati, OH | (matching) unrestricted use | $2,500 |
| End in Mind ProjectStillwater, MN | (core) "grave concerns" podcast | $2,000 |
| CommunitygivingSt Cloud, MN | (matching) women's fund dwos - lee morgan & debra leigh | $2,000 |
| CommunitygivingSt Cloud, MN | (matching) dwos - lee morgan and debra leigh | $2,000 |
| District 742 Local Education & Activities FoundationSt Cloud, MN | (matching) for the speech and debate teams | $2,000 |
| Southern Reconciliation Ministries IncBurnsville, NC | (matching) flood relief and recovery in honor of jenifer morgan | $2,000 |
| Wright State University Foundation IncDayton, OH | (matching) cola student emergency fund | $2,000 |
| Quiet Oaks Hospice HouseSt Cloud, MN | (matching) unrestricted use | $1,750 |
By state: Minnesota 58 · Ohio 24 · Georgia 1 · Pennsylvania 3 · North Carolina 9 · Illinois 3
About this foundation
Morgan Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Yellow Spgs, Ohio, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Morgan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org. Deadlines: Social equity lois due in early january and june. Global warming/end-of-life prog on a rolling basis.
How much does Morgan Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.1M across 109 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Morgan Family Foundation give?
Minnesota (58 grants), Ohio (24 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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