Private foundation · EIN 38-2421500 · Warren, Michigan

Carl and Irene Morath Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (October 15) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $182K total, median $2,500. 71% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Education Help for the poor and Catholic organizations. Most often in South Eastern Michigan

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$182K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MI
71%
of grants
Deadline
October 15
Assets
$2.7M

How to apply

Written Requests Contact: Frederick L Morath, 14200 E Ten Mile Rd, Warren, Ma, 3135708105, FMORATH@MSN. COM Deadlines: October 15 Restrictions: Education Help for the poor and Catholic organizations. Most often in South Eastern Michigan

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 25 of 31 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gleaners Food BankDetroit, MIProvide food for the Poor in metro Detroit$30K
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MIprovide food and shelter to the poor$22K
Catholic Biblical School of MichLivonia, MIBible Classes for Catholics$15K
Newvines International IncSalem, VAHelp with missions to the poor$15K
Sacred Heart Major SeminaryDetroit, MICatholic Seminary$10K
Michigan MedicineAnn Arbor, MAHelp for people with Medical Bills and Medical Research$10K
Loaves and Fishes MinistriesLansing, MIProvide food and shelter for the poor$6,500
Michigan State University CmpEast Lansing, MIPrograms for the Developmentally Disabled$6,500
Svdp Journey to HousingCanton, MIProvide housing for homeless families$6,500
Sanilac District LibraryPort Sanilac, MIFor the support of the public library$6,500
Pope Francis CenterDetroit, MIProvide service to the poor and homeless$4,000
Neutral ZoneAnn Arbor, MIprovide service to youth$3,250
LcsdfvMcMurray, PAProvide Dogs for Veterans$3,250
Svdp St LinusDearborn Heights, MIhelp the poor$3,000
St Vincent Depaul SocietyEast Lansing, MIHelp for the needs of the poor$2,500
Hope ClinicYpsilanti, MIProvide Medical Service to the Poor$2,250
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDHelp the poor with Medical Care$2,000
St Joan of Arc Catholic ChurchSt Clair Shores, MICatholic Church and School$2,000
Smile TrainWashington, DCDental Service for the poor$2,000
Covenant House of MichiganDetroit, MIprovide shelter for abused teens$2,000
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIThe Presidents Fund - 419049$2,000
The Heat and Warmth FundDetroit, MIProvide utilities help for the poor$1,500
Beyond BasicsSouthfield, MISupport Literacy Program in Detroit Area$1,000
Touched By SuicideFlower Mound, TXHelp for suicide survivors$1,000
Nick Janus FoundationGlenview, ILHelp people dealing with suicide$1,000

By state: Michigan 22 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Illinois 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Carl and Irene Morath Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Warren, Michigan, administered in care of Frederick L Morath, tax-exempt since 1982. 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 Carl and Irene Morath Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written Requests Deadlines: October 15.

How much does Carl and Irene Morath Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $182K across 31 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Carl and Irene Morath Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (22 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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