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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 91-1813416

The Morton Foundation

A private foundation in San Francisco, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 58 grants and $808,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Paul F Morton
3620 Happy Valley Road Suite 202
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 287-9201
Form and materials
Only written applications will be considered. Each applicant must document its annual operating budget, must disclose the percentage of donations used for overhead, and the proposed use of funds requested.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $808,000

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $13,346,369

  • Tax year 2023

    $825,000

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $13,302,853

  • Tax year 2022

    $811,125

    Grants listed
    61
    Assets, end of year
    $13,498,397

  • Tax year 2021

    $798,500

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $13,556,375

  • Tax year 2020

    $784,500

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $12,251,401

Grants paid in 2024

58 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Youth on CourseMonterey, CA

    Supports youth gain access to life changing opportunities through golf in all 50 us states.

    $75,000
  2. The Bridge SchoolHillsborough, CA

    Educate physically disabled children

    $60,000
  3. George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CA

    Care for children with terminal illnesses

    $40,000
  4. Community Vision Capital & ConsultingSan Francisco, CA

    Support the community by encouraging financial support

    $30,000
  5. Guide Dogs of AmericaSylmar, CA

    To support assistance to the blind

    $30,000
  6. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo CountiesSan Jose, CA

    To provide food for the destitute

    $30,000
  7. Community Connections Free Clinic IncDodgeville, WI

    To support healthcare for those who cannot afford it

    $25,000
  8. Groceries for SeniorsSan Francisco, CA

    Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities

    $25,000
  9. Stanford Hospitals and ClinicsStanford, CA

    Support of medical education programs

    $25,000
  10. BaycatSan Francisco, CA

    Support activities for children

    $20,000
  11. Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA

    Supports those in need

    $20,000
  12. Little Sisters of the PoorSan Francisco, CA

    Assistance to the needy elderly

    $20,000
  13. Ronald McDonald HousePalo Alto, CA

    To care for children with cancer

    $20,000
  14. Rubicon Programs IncorporatedRichmond, CA

    To support ongoing research

    $20,000
  15. Boys & Girls Club of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CA

    Support activities for children

    $15,000
  16. Happy Trails Riding AcademyTulare, CA

    Support of general education programs

    $15,000
  17. Root DivisionSan Francisco, CA

    To inspire youth in the bay area using visual arts

    $15,000
  18. Trips for KidsMill Valley, CA

    Support activities for children

    $15,000
  19. Charles Armstrong SchoolBelmont, CA

    Fund education programs

    $12,000
  20. The Basic FundSan Francisco, CA

    Support education of needy children w/ scholarships

    $12,000
  21. Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA

    Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities

    $10,000
  22. Casa of Orange CountySanta Ana, CA

    Supporting the welfare of children

    $10,000
  23. Catholic CharitiesSan Francisco, CA

    Support youth developement

    $10,000
  24. Chabot Space & Science CenterOakland, CA

    Support teaching and learning centers focused on astronomy and space

    $10,000
  25. City of HopeLos Angeles, CA

    To support ongoing research

    $10,000
  26. CuriodysseySan Mateo, CA

    Support activities for children

    $10,000
  27. Down Syndrom Connection of the Bay AreaDanville, CA

    To empower, inspire and support people with down syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life.

    $10,000
  28. East Palo Alto Tennis & TutoringE Palo Alto, CA

    Support activities for children

    $10,000
  29. Empower Me AcademySan Francisco, CA

    To support physical fitness for youth

    $10,000
  30. Homework CentralSan Mateo, CA

    To support childhood education through tutoring and family support

    $10,000
  31. Kainos Home and Training CenterRedwood City, CA

    To enable adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to maximize his/her potential

    $10,000
  32. MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX

    Support ongoing research

    $10,000
  33. My New Red ShoesPalo Alto, CA

    To provide support for homeless children

    $10,000
  34. PalcareBurlingame, CA

    To support the indigent

    $10,000
  35. Planting JusticeOakland, CA

    To empower people impacted by mass incarceration and other social inequalities

    $10,000
  36. UCSF Benioff Children's HospitalSan Francisco, CA

    Supports UCSF benioff children's hospital

    $10,000
  37. Winter Nights Family ShelterWalnut Creek, CA

    Support homeless with housing

    $10,000
  38. Ability Now Bay AreaOakland, CA

    Support programs for adults with developmental and physical disabilities

    $7,500
  39. Carpenters Scholarship FoundationOakland, CA

    Support educational scholarship programs

    $7,500
  40. Good Tidings FoundationBurlingame, CA

    To support scholarships for higher education

    $7,500
  41. Alive & FreeSan Francisco, CA

    Support activities for children

    $7,000
  42. Ohlhoff Recovery ProgramsSan Francisco, CA

    Support men and women recovering from addiction

    $7,000
  43. Bichon Furkids RescueLa Costa, CA

    Support animal rescue

    $5,000
  44. Bishop O'Dowd High School the Gary and Debbie Mason Angel FundOakland, CA

    This endowment fund assists students who need financial assistance to purchase textbooks, o'dowd polos, lunch, athletic equipment, or to attend retreats, prom or other school-based activities.

    $5,000
  45. California Autoharp Gathering FoundationFresno, CA

    To support music, dance, and arts to all participants

    $5,000
  46. Connectmed InternationalEstes Park, CO

    Support specialized medical operations

    $5,000
  47. Environmental VolunteersPalo Alto, CA

    To promote understanding of responsibility for the environment

    $5,000
  48. Family Support ServicesOakland, CA

    To keep families healthy and intact

    $5,000
  49. Folklore Village Farm IncDodgeville, WI

    To support educational opportunities

    $5,000
  50. Just Hoop IncSan Leandro, CA

    To support physical fitness for youth

    $5,000
  51. LifemovesDaly City, CA

    To provide interim housing and supportive serives for homeless

    $5,000
  52. Mills-Peninsula Hospital FoundationBurlingame, CA

    Support the community by encouraging financial support

    $5,000
  53. National Center for Equine Facilitated TherapyWoodside, CA

    Support children, adults, military veterans, and first responders

    $5,000
  54. NaturebridgeSausalito, CA

    Support environmental education programs

    $5,000
  55. Operating Engineers Local 3 Scholarship FoundationAlameda, CA

    Support civic programs through education

    $5,000
  56. Stanford UniversityStanford, CA

    Support of general education programs

    $5,000
  57. Stanford University Department of AthleticsStanford, CA

    Stanford university athletic program

    $5,000
  58. Bull SessionBeaverton, OR

    Support charities' funding of children programs

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $75,00020% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $52,50014% of the total
  3. Human services6 grants $52,50014% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture2 grants $45,00012% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $30,0008% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $30,0008% of the total
  7. 8 other causes11 grants $99,00026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California53 grants $760,500
  2. Wisconsin2 grants $30,000
  3. Texas1 grant $10,000
  4. Colorado1 grant $5,000
  5. Oregon1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Brian T MortonVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paul F MortonPRESIDENT/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mary Ann WolkomirOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amber YoungOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sally MortonOFFICER Hours 1Pay $0

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