Colonel Robert H Morse Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 39-6092711 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BONNIE D WETTER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 387, BELOIT WI 53512 |
| Phone | 6087511382 |
| colmorsefdn@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN WITH DETAILED EXPLANATION TO colmorsefdn@gmail.com |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 AND NOV 1 |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHIC TO THE GREATER BELOIT AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
92% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit Meals on Wheels | Beloit, WI | Program support | $20,000 |
| Caritas | Beloit, WI | Program support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin | Madison, WI | Program support | $20,000 |
| Stateline Works of Mercy | Beloit, WI | Program support | $12,000 |
| Kandu Industries Inc | Janesville, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry | Port Byron, IL | Program support | $5,000 |
| All About Books | Canandaigua, NY | Program support | $4,000 |
| Beloit Art Center | Beloit, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Madison, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Nature at the Confluence | Beloit, WI | Program support and nature | $1,000 |
| Bluestem Robotics | Clinton, WI | Program support | $700 |
| Stateline Boys & Girls Club | Beloit, WI | Program support | $500 |
| The Roy Chapman Society | Beloit, WI | Program support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,700 | 13 |
| 2024 | $81,700 | 13 |
| 2023 | $79,710 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642379349101409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6092711
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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