How to apply
Only written applications will be considered. Each applicant must document its annual operating budget, must disclose the percentage of donations used for overhead, and the proposed use of funds requested. Contact: Paul F Morton, 3620 Happy Valley Road Suite 202, Lafayette, Ca, 9252879201 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
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
58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth on CourseMonterey, CA | Supports youth gain access to life changing opportunities through golf in all 50 us states. | $75K |
| The Bridge SchoolHillsborough, CA | Educate physically disabled children | $60K |
| George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CA | Care for children with terminal illnesses | $40K |
| Community Vision Capital & ConsultingSan Francisco, CA | Support the community by encouraging financial support | $30K |
| Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA | To support assistance to the blind | $30K |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo CountiesSan Jose, CA | To provide food for the destitute | $30K |
| Community Connections Free Clinic IncDodgeville, WI | To support healthcare for those who cannot afford it | $25K |
| Groceries for SeniorsSan Francisco, CA | Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities | $25K |
| Stanford Hospitals and ClinicsStanford, CA | Support of medical education programs | $25K |
| BaycatSan Francisco, CA | Support activities for children | $20K |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA | Supports those in need | $20K |
| Little Sisters of the PoorSan Francisco, CA | Assistance to the needy elderly | $20K |
| Ronald McDonald HousePalo Alto, CA | To care for children with cancer | $20K |
| Rubicon Programs IncorporatedRichmond, CA | To support ongoing research | $20K |
| Boys & Girls Club of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CA | Support activities for children | $15K |
| Happy Trails Riding AcademyVisalia, CA | Support of general education programs | $15K |
| Root DivisionSan Francisco, CA | To inspire youth in the bay area using visual arts | $15K |
| Trips for KidsMill Valley, CA | Support activities for children | $15K |
| Charles Armstrong SchoolBelmont, CA | Fund education programs | $12K |
| The Basic FundSan Francisco, CA | Support education of needy children w/ scholarships | $12K |
| Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA | Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities | $10K |
| CASA of Orange CountySanta Ana, CA | Supporting the welfare of children | $10K |
| Catholic CharitiesSan Francisco, CA | Support youth developement | $10K |
| Chabot Space & Science CenterOakland, CA | Support teaching and learning centers focused on astronomy and space | $10K |
| City of HopeLos Angeles, CA | To support ongoing research | $10K |
| CuriodysseySan Mateo, CA | Support activities for children | $10K |
| Down Syndrom Connection of the Bay AreaDanville, CA | To empower, inspire and support people with down syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and… | $10K |
| East Palo Alto Tennis & TutoringPalo Alto, CA | Support activities for children | $10K |
| Empower Me AcademySan Francisco, CA | To support physical fitness for youth | $10K |
| Homework CentralSan Mateo, CA | To support childhood education through tutoring and family support | $10K |
| Kainos Home and Training CenterRedwood City, CA | To enable adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to maximize his/her potential | $10K |
| MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX | Support ongoing research | $10K |
| My New Red ShoesRedwood City, CA | To provide support for homeless children | $10K |
| PalcareBurlingame, CA | To support the indigent | $10K |
| Planting JusticeOakland, CA | To empower people impacted by mass incarceration and other social inequalities | $10K |
| UCSF Benioff Children's HospitalSan Francisco, CA | Supports ucsf benioff children's hospital | $10K |
| Winter Nights Family ShelterWalnut Creek, CA | Support homeless with housing | $10K |
| Ability Now Bay AreaOakland, CA | Support programs for adults with developmental and physical disabilities | $7,500 |
| Carpenters Scholarship FoundationOakland, CA | Support educational scholarship programs | $7,500 |
| Good Tidings FoundationBurlingame, CA | To support scholarships for higher education | $7,500 |
| Alive & FreeSan Francisco, CA | Support activities for children | $7,000 |
| Ohlhoff Recovery ProgramsSan Francisco, CA | Support men and women recovering from addiction | $7,000 |
| Bichon Furkids RescueLA Costa, CA | Support animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Bishop O'Dowd High School the Gary and Debbie Mason Angel FundOakland, CA | This endowment fund assists students who need financial assistance to purchase textbooks, o'dowd polos, lunch, athletic equipment, or to at… | $5,000 |
| California Autoharp Gathering FoundationFresno, CA | To support music, dance, and arts to all participants | $5,000 |
| Connectmed InternationalEstes Park, CO | Support specialized medical operations | $5,000 |
| Environmental VolunteersPalo Alto, CA | To promote understanding of responsibility for the environment | $5,000 |
| Family Support ServicesOakland, CA | To keep families healthy and intact | $5,000 |
| Folklore Village Farm IncDodgeville, WI | To support educational opportunities | $5,000 |
| Just Hoop IncSan Leandro, CA | To support physical fitness for youth | $5,000 |
| LifemovesDaly City, CA | To provide interim housing and supportive serives for homeless | $5,000 |
| Mills-Peninsula Hospital FoundationBurlingame, CA | Support the community by encouraging financial support | $5,000 |
| National Center for Equine Facilitated TherapyWoodside, CA | Support children, adults, military veterans, and first responders | $5,000 |
| NaturebridgeSan Francisco, CA | Support environmental education programs | $5,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 3 Scholarship FoundationAlameda, CA | Support civic programs through education | $5,000 |
| Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | Support of general education programs | $5,000 |
| Stanford University Department of AthleticsStanford, CA | Stanford university athletic program | $5,000 |
| Bull SessionBeaverton, OR | Support charities' funding of children programs | $2,500 |
By state: California 53 · Wisconsin 2 · Texas 1 · Colorado 1 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Morton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Paul F Morton Sec Treas, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Morton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Only written applications will be considered. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Morton Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $808K across 58 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Morton Foundation give?
California (53 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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