Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinter Park, Florida · EIN 13-6115217 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$4.5M
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$169.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,250 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation | Winter Park, FL | Operating support | $2,775,000 |
| St Johnsbury Academy | St Johnsbury, VT | Support of student life and athletics building | $200,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Purchase medical equipment | $100,000 |
| Heart of Florida United Way | Orlando, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| Bach Festival Society of Winter Park | Winter Park, FL | General support | $82,500 |
| Rollins College Men's Soccer Team | Winter Park, FL | Support for sports team | $70,000 |
| A Gift for Teaching Inc | Orlando, FL | Learning kits and arts program | $55,000 |
| Gardens at Depugh Nursing Center | Winter Park, FL | Support for patient care | $54,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | Scholarship fund | $51,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Orlando, FL | Applause program support | $50,000 |
| Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Inc | Orlando, FL | Concert support | $50,000 |
| Opera Orlando | Orlando, FL | Underwriting music for performance | $45,000 |
| Orlando Shakes | Orlando, FL | Childrens program support | $41,500 |
| Orlando Ballet Inc | Orlando, FL | Orchestra performance | $40,000 |
| Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Inc | Winter Park, FL | Venue rental for performances | $35,000 |
| United Against Poverty Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $35,000 |
| Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten Inc | Winter Park, FL | Tuition assistance and general support | $33,000 |
| Winter Park Day Nursery Inc | Winter Park, FL | Scholarships and family support | $33,000 |
| Christian Service Center of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $32,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Orlando, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | Educational medical equipment | $27,450 |
| Commission 127 Inc | Orlando, FL | Family support program | $25,000 |
| Elevation Scholars Inc | Orlando, FL | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools Inc | Sanford, FL | Program support - art supplies | $25,000 |
| Grace Medical Home Inc | Orlando, FL | Support for dental center | $25,000 |
| Lift Orlando | Orlando, FL | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Orlando Family Stage Inc | Orlando, FL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Peace and Justice Institute | Winter Park, FL | Conference support | $25,000 |
| University of Central Florida - Wucf-Tv | Orlando, FL | General and program support | $25,000 |
| Winter Park High School Foundation Inc | Winter Park, FL | Scholarship and endowment | $25,000 |
| Winter Park Historical Association | Winter Park, FL | Exhibition and general support | $21,500 |
| First Congregational Church of Winter Park | Winter Park, FL | General support | $18,000 |
| Central Florida Community Arts Inc | Orlando, FL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Page 15 Inc | Orlando, FL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Rollins College - Mckean Award | Winter Park, FL | Teaching award | $15,000 |
| Dana Hall School | Wellesley, MA | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| One Purse Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | General support | $10,000 |
| Support Our Scholars | Winter Park, FL | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Engenderhealth Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Winter Park, FL | Inua ministry | $5,000 |
| Messiah Choral Society Inc | Winter Park, FL | Performance support | $5,000 |
| Swamp Girl Adventures | Intercession City, FL | Medical equipment | $4,450 |
| Rollins College - Environmental Studies Scholarships | Winter Park, FL | Scholarship fund | $3,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane relief - jamaica | $3,000 |
| Rollins College Edyth Bush Institute | Winter Park, FL | Membership | $2,250 |
| Candid | Williamsberg, VA | Membership | $2,199 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Memorial gift | $2,000 |
| Florida Artist Group Inc | Deltona, FL | Award for artist | $1,500 |
| National Association of Women Artists Inc | New York, NY | Artists awards | $1,500 |
| Pen and Brush Inc | New York, NY | Award for artist | $1,500 |
| Annika Foundation | Framingham, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Orlando | Orlando, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Heart of the City Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire Art Association Inc | Portsmouth, NH | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida | Sarasota, FL | General support | $1,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | Annual fund | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,495,849 | 64 |
| 2024 | $4,627,949 | 70 |
| 2023 | $4,473,458 | 71 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641909349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6115217
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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