Private foundation · EIN 51-0192477 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

J R & Emily Morgan Fund for the Blind and Prevention of Blindness

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: 2 grants paid, $318K total, median $159K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$318K
Median grant
$159K
Stays in WI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hull Foundation and Learning CenterSandy, ORGeneral operations$175K
Oregon Health Sciences University Ohsu FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating$143K

About this foundation

J R & Emily Morgan Fund for the Blind and Prevention of Blindness is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of W S Natl Bank of Or Trustee, tax-exempt since 1976. 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 J R & Emily Morgan Fund for the Blind and Prevention of Blindness 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 J R & Emily Morgan Fund for the Blind and Prevention of Blindness give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $318K across 2 grants, a median of $159K.

Where does J R & Emily Morgan Fund for the Blind and Prevention of Blindness give?

Oregon (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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