Hug Morenz Foundation for Media Literacy
Historical FunderCovington, Washington · EIN 88-1382325 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $32,500 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK MORENZ-HARBINGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 17300 SW 270TH PL STE 7926, COVINGTON WA 98042 |
| Phone | 2067078944 |
| MARK@HUGMORENZFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | AFTER INITIAL CONSULTATION, POTENTIAL GRANTEE SUBMITS LETTER OF INQUIRY (SOLICITED). IF BOARD APPROVES AT THIS STATE, A GRANT APPLICATION IS PROVIDED WHICH IS THEN COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD THEN VOTES ON WHETHER TO EXTEND THAT APPLICANT A GRANT CONTRACT. |
| Deadlines | ROLLING |
| Restrictions | MAXIMUM $50K/YEAR, MAXIMUM 3-YEAR COMMITMENT. |
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
66% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Humane Technology | San Francisco, CA | To help further media literacy | $50,000 |
| Global Investigative Journalism Network | Washington, DC | To help further media literacy | $37,500 |
| Transparency Coalition Ai | Seattle, WA | To help further media literacy | $32,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $165,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503509349100005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1382325
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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