Charles L Morton & Lucile R Morton Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 77-0471496 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $299 and $1,497.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Hearing dog program | $5,251 |
| Santa Clara University Varsi Hall | Santa Clara, CA | Scholarships | $2,389 |
| San Jose State Univ Off of Development | San Jose, CA | Scholarships | $2,389 |
| Community Initiatives-Palomacy | San Francisco, CA | Animal rescue | $1,497 |
| Carriage & Western Art Museum of Sb | Santa Barbara, CA | Show history of early travel | $1,089 |
| California State University Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | Scholarships | $875 |
| St Francis High School | Mountain View, CA | Development | $600 |
| Martha's Kitchen | San Jose, CA | Feeding the needy | $392 |
| San Jose Uso 1661 Airport Blvd | San Jose, CA | Support troops | $331 |
| De Saisset Museum | Santa Clara, CA | Education projects | $324 |
| De Saisset Museum Santa Clara Univ | Santa Clara, CA | Education projects | $299 |
| Kearns Memorial Pool | Monterey, CA | Water program for disabled people | $298 |
| St Justin Parish Community | Santa Clara, CA | Helping the needy& handicapped | $298 |
| Sunnyvale Community Services | Sunnyvale, CA | Community programs | $298 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,330 | 17 |
| 2023 | $18,037 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103644
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0471496
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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