The Morf Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 27-4154417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.7M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Picture & Television Fund | Woodland Hills, CA | General support | $1,000,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | General support | $1,000,000 |
| The Film Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $500,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Friends of the British Film Institute | San Francisco, CA | General support | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $150,000 |
| Uclfaa Inc | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Directors Guild Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| American Film Institute | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| LA Family Housing | North Hollywood, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| My Friend's Place | Hollywood, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| The American Friends of the Royal Foundation | Newton, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| School for Ethics and Global Leadership | Washington, DC | General support | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,690,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,000,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100048
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4154417
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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