Private foundation · EIN 95-4549063 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Claire and Theodore Morse 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $152K total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$152K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Early EducationHollywood, CAGeneral operating support$15K
The Holland ProjectReno, NVGeneral operating support$15K
Assistance League of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$13K
Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$13K
Affordable Living for the AgingWest Hollywood, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Coro Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Mlk Health and Wellness CdcLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
The Play Equity FundLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Artmix IncIndianapolis, INGeneral operating support$5,000
Arts CorpsSeattle, WAGeneral operating support$5,000
Chai LifelineBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Creative Aging Network - NcGreensboro, NCGeneral operating support$5,000
Front Porch Communities FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Moscow ContemporaryMoscow, IDGeneral operating support$5,000
New Urban ArtsProvidence, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
Splash Youth Arts WorkshopChattonooga, TNGeneral operating support$5,000
Temple EmanuelBeverly Hills, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
The Brent Shapiro FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
The River HouseCapon Bridge, WVGeneral operating support$5,000
The Edible Schoolyard ProjectBerkeley, CAGeneral operating support$1,500

By state: California 12 · Nevada 1 · Indiana 1 · Washington 1 · North Carolina 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Dennis a Roach, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation 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 Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $152K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation give?

California (12 grants), Nevada (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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