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Also known as: C/O DEBORAH ANDERSON NIXON PEABODY
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Morningstar Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is D Anderson Nixon Peabody Llp. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $470K. Total assets have decreased from $3.4M in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and District of Columbia. According to available records, Morningstar Family Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $419K in 2020 to $1.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $390K, with an average award of $49K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, California, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Morningstar Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, CA.
Morningstar Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 38 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $49K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $390K.
Morningstar Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Morningstar Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Morningstar | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah L Anderson Esq | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$408K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$390K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$109K
Distribution Amount
$92K
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$49K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation LeagueUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $390K | 2022 |
| Atlantic CouncilUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Wellesley Centers For WomenUNRESTRICTED | Wellesley, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| Our Sisters SchoolUNRESTRICTED | New Bedford, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Lung Cancer Research FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Mgh Diabetes Research FundUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Stanford Law SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Stanford, CA | $90K | 2021 |
| Brigham And Women'S HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $15K | 2021 |
| Lungevity FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Bethesda, MD | $15K | 2021 |
| New Bedford Whaling MuseumUNRESTRICTED | New Bedford, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Freedom HouseUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $10K | 2021 |
| Boston Museum Of Fine ArtsUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Wellesley CollegeUNRESTRICTED | Wellesley, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Suffolk UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $50K | 2020 |
| Harvard Graduate School Of EducationUNRESTRICTED | Cambridge, MA | $31K | 2020 |