Private foundation · EIN 72-2549922 · New Orleans, Louisiana · Education

Paul S Morton Scholarship 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $1,250 total, median $625. 50% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$1,250
Median grant
$625
Stays in LA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

About this foundation

Paul S Morton Scholarship Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, administered in care of Shawn Charles, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Paul S Morton Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Paul S Morton Scholarship Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1,250 across 2 grants, a median of $625.

Where does Paul S Morton Scholarship Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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