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Morse Hill Trust is a private trust based in SARATOGA SPGS, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is John R Aldrich. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $228K. Total assets have grown from $564K in 2011 to $2.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine and New Hampshire. According to available records, Morse Hill Trust has made 144 grants totaling $760K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $175K and $210K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $210K distributed across 41 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $34K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 68 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 41 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 Hill Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 144 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, NH, VT.
Morse Hill Trust has distributed a total of $760K across 144 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $34K.
Morse Hill Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Morse Hill Trust is headquartered in SARATOGA SPGS, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Demers | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cameron Linen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Linen Low | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Low | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leila B Demers | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leila J Linen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan S Linen | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
144
Total Giving
$760K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
68
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education For All ChildrenGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portsmouth, NH | $22K | 2023 |
| Maine Behavioral HealthcareGENERAL CHARITABLE | Tustin, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Kid'S First CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Scarborough, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Grieving ChildrenGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Maine InitiativesGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $12K | 2023 |
| Heronfield AcademyGENERAL CHARITABLE | Hampton Falls, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Northern New EnglandGENERAL CHARITABLE | Colchester, VT | $8K | 2023 |
| The Music HallGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portsmouth, NH | $8K | 2023 |
| Maine Community FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE | Ellsworth, ME | $7K | 2023 |
| Sea Education AssociationGENERAL CHARITABLE | Woods Hole, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| CommonspaceGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Little Sisters FundGENERAL CHARITABLE | Hailey, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S SchoolGENERAL CHARITABLE | Concord, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| The Final Exit NetworkGENERAL CHARITABLE | Tallahassee, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine NeedsGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Gulf Of Maine Research InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Safe PassagesGENERAL CHARITABLE | New Gloucester, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| The Code Green CampaignGENERAL CHARITABLE | Spokane Valley, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Furniture FriendsGENERAL CHARITABLE | Westbrook, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| The New Hampshire Women'S FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE | Concord, NH | $3K | 2023 |
| The Telling RoomGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustGENERAL CHARITABLE | Topsham, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Wolfe Neck CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Freeport, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Growing RoutesGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Seacoast Mental Health CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portsmouth, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Learning CourageGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portsmouth, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Arts In ReachGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portsmouth, NH | $1K | 2023 |
| Space GalleryGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $1K | 2023 |
| The Chase HomeGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portsmouth, NH | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwest Maritime CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Port Townsend, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of New England (Ppnne))GENERAL CHARITABLE | White River Junction, VT | $15K | 2022 |
| The Little Sisters FundGENERAL CHARITABLE | Hailey, ID | $5K | 2022 |
| AmistadGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portland, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Maine Farmland TrustGENERAL CHARITABLE | Belfast, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Families First Health CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Portsmouth, NH | $4K | 2022 |