The Jess and Palma Morgan Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4279684 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SUSAN J OLLWEILER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2049 CENTURY PARK EAST 1400, LOS ANGELES CA 90067 |
| Phone | 3236342400 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND MUST INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE. ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE INCLUDE THE MOST RECENT FORM 990/ 990PF, BUDGET, 501(C)(3) LETTER AND LIST OF MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Griffith Observatory Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Friendly House | Los Angeles, CA | General | $22,500 |
| Safe Place for Youth | Venice, CA | General | $22,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Have a Sole | Long Beach, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| The Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California | Pasadena, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $17,500 |
| Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $12,500 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Monterey Park, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service LA | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Shomrei Torah Synagogue | West Hills, CA | General | $10,000 |
| The Midnight Mission | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Mount Wilson Observatory | Pasadena, CA | General | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $317,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $345,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512879349100636
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4279684
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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