Morrison Institute for Decentralism
Invitation OnlyMontecito, California · EIN 87-1261633 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$12K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$258
Total assets$54K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art of Elysium | Los Angeles, CA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Birth Center | Santa Barbara, CA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Living Beauty | Pasadena, CA | General operations | $500 |
| One Thread Collective | Goleta, CA | General operations | $258 |
| Casa of Santa Barabara County | Santa Maria, CA | General operations | $250 |
| United Way of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | General operations | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,108 | 6 |
| 2024 | $6,021 | 7 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610839349100326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1261633
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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