The Morgenthaler Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 34-7065666 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$45.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $2,000,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Melon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Support annual entrepreneurial business plan competition | $2,000,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA | Institute for Diplomacy, Security and Innovation | $100,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Generator business plan competition | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,125,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $2,075,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $2,025,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349101064
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-7065666
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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