Morgan Stanley Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6155650 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.9M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$360,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $500,000.
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
27% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Possible National | Saint Paul, MN | Expanding community college success | $908,500 |
| Braven Incorporated | Chicago, IL | Morgan stanley institute for inclusion - braven growth project | $500,000 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | New York, NY | Hispanic federation career pathways initiative | $500,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | New York, NY | Closing the employment gap for low-income college graduates | $492,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York, NY | Cuny asap career development enhancements and national replication capacity building | $448,500 |
| Imentor Incorporated | New York, NY | Institute for inclusion education and career attainment initiative | $360,000 |
| A Better Chance Inc | New York, NY | Morgan stanley career preparation program (mscpp) | $300,000 |
| America Needs You | New York, NY | Firstgenu | $260,000 |
| Prep for Prep | New York, NY | Undergraduate affairs: supporting students of color pursuing higher education | $75,000 |
| New York Womens Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Morgan stanley foundation tribal scholars program | $20,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Possible National | Saint Paul, MN | Expanding community college success | $1,195,200 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | New York, NY | Closing the employment gap for low-income college graduates | $505,000 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | New York, NY | Hispanic federation career pathways initiative | $500,000 |
| A Better Chance Inc | New York, NY | Morgan stanley career preparation program (mscpp) | $300,000 |
| America Needs You | New York, NY | Firstgenu | $265,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York, NY | Cuny asap career development enhancements and national replication capacity building | $201,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,889,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $4,136,200 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349101037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6155650
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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