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Also known as: CHARITABLE TRUST C/O R H MORSE TTEE
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The Morse Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Rh Morse Ttee. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $1M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and Vermont. According to available records, The Morse Charitable Trust has made 30 grants totaling $379K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $146K in 2020 to $115K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $80K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Vermont and Maine. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 11 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.
The Morse Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, VT, ME.
The Morse Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $379K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $80K.
The Morse Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Morse Charitable Trust is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael G Morse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard T Morse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| M Sheila Morse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael L Brown | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard H Morse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$77K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$62K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$38K
Distribution Amount
$76K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$379K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John The EvangelistUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Duxbury, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| South Shore ConservatoryUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Hingham, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Bowdoin College Alumni FundUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Brunswick, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| Maine Marathon Brigham & Women'SUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Duxbury Beach ReservationUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Duxbury, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Power ForwardUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Marshfield, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Duxbury Rural And Historical SocietyUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Duxbury, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| Crossroads For KidsUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Duxbury, MA | $500 | 2021 |
| Wildands TrustUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Plymouth, MA | $500 | 2021 |
| Killington Mountain SchoolUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Killington, VT | $50K | 2020 |
| Home StartUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Boston, MA | $3K | 2020 |
| Eastern Nazarene CollegeUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Quincy, MA | $1K | 2020 |
| Esperanza AcademyUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Lawrence, MA | $500 | 2020 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski & SportsUNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | Killington, VT | $500 | 2020 |