Claire and Theodore Morse Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4549063 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$152K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Early Education | Hollywood, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Holland Project | Reno, NV | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Assistance League of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Affordable Living for the Aging | West Hollywood, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Coro Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mlk Health and Wellness Cdc | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Play Equity Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Artmix Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Arts Corps | Seattle, WA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | Beverly Hills, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Creative Aging Network - Nc | Greensboro, NC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Front Porch Communities Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Moscow Contemporary | Moscow, ID | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Urban Arts | Providence, RI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Splash Youth Arts Workshop | Chattonooga, TN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanuel | Beverly Hills, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The River House | Capon Bridge, WV | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | Berkeley, CA | General operating support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $140,500 | 25 |
| 2022 | $151,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349101235
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4549063
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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