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Morse Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Christine Jaggi. It holds total assets of $21.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $2K in 2011 to $21.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Pennsylvania and New York. According to available records, Morse Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 127 grants totaling $3.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $667K in 2020 to $453K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.7M distributed across 48 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $840 to $458K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$458K
Based on 22 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.
Morse Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 127 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, MI, FL.
Morse Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.6M across 127 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $840 to $458K.
Awards generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.
Morse Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha F Morse | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeremiah Millbank Iii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter S Frantz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey J Volling | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brittany Baldwin | DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter C Morse | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carl Helstrom | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate M Frantz | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa M Volling | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$21.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$21.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
127
Total Giving
$3.6M
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Harrisburg, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Entitlements HowPROGRAM SERVICES | Lexington, KY | $100K | 2023 |
| Congaree FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Cure Alzheimer'S FundPROGRAM SERVICES | Wellesley Hills, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Hoover InstitutionPROGRAM SERVICES | Stanford, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Conservation FundPROGRAM SERVICES | Stuart, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| Committee To Unleash Prosperity IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Bethesda, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Georgetown University Wall Street AlliancePROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Government Accountability InstitutePROGRAM SERVICES | Tallahassee, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Martin CountyANNUAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Paoli Hospital FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Radnor, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Everglades FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Palmetto Bay, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Banner Lake Club IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Hobe Sound, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Hobe Sound Community ChestPROGRAM SERVICES | Hobe Sound, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Institute For Policy ResearchPROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Island Medical ClinicPROGRAM SERVICES | Hobe Sound, FL | $8K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Cultural ReviewTHE NEW CRITERION | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Baker IndustriesPROGRAM SERVICES | Malvern, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Intercollegiate Studies InstituteCOOLIDGE BOOK PROJECT | Wilmington, DE | $5K | 2023 |
| Gesu SchoolPROGRAM SERVICES | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic FloridaPROGRAM SERVICES | Weston, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| State Policy NetworkPROGRAM SERVICES | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Global Liberty InstitutePROGRAM SERVICES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Heartland InstitutePROGRAM SERVICES | Arlington Heights, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation Us IncPROGRAM SERVICES | Calais, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Encounter For Culture IncENCOUNTER BOOKS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Jupiter Medical Center FoundationPROGRAM SERVICES | Jupiter, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Childrens Hosiptal Of PhiladelphiaGENERAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $225K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Henderson CountyThe Logan Fund | Hendersonville, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Southeast MichiganDevastation in Ukraine | Detroit, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncDevastation in Ukraine | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Committee To Unleash ProsperityRESEARCH | Potomac, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Martin CountryANNUAL FUND | Hobe Sound, FL | $20K | 2022 |