Mark Morton Memorial Fund
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 23-7181380 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SARAH SEVERSON |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP 233 S, WACKER DR SUITE 7100, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3122585588 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION & RELATED FINANCIAL DATA |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | ILLINOIS PUBLIC CHARITIES |
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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onward Neighborhood House | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $102,000 |
| Wayside Cross Ministries | Aurora, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Avenues to Independence | Park Ridge, IL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Maywood Fine Arts Association | Maywood, IL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Circle Urban Ministries | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $73,000 |
| Chicago Youth Programs | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $53,665 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | Carol Stream, IL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Kids Above All | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lake County | Waukegan, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($99,961). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $723,626 | 12 |
| 2023 | $551,347 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103384
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7181380
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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