The Morningside Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton Centre, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3339572 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$19.2M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$60,500
Total assets$49.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $2,965,162.
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
18% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Massachusetts Foundation | Newton, MA | General use - education | $8,000,000 |
| MIT | Cambridge, MA | General use - education | $6,000,000 |
| Newton High Peak Inc | Newton Centre, MA | General use - education | $2,965,162 |
| Wps Institute Inc | Newton, MA | General use - education | $1,675,838 |
| The Church of Cambridge | Cambridge, MA | General use - religious | $420,000 |
| The Church in Anaheimlme | Anaheim, CA | General use - religious | $60,500 |
| The Colrain Meeting Foundation | Newton, MA | General use - education | $50,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General use - research | $30,000 |
| Du Bois Orchestra | Cambridge, MA | General use - education | $20,000 |
| Morningside Music Bridge | Newton Centre, MA | General use - research | $7,000 |
| Acs Hope Hostel - Refund | Boston, MA | General use - education | -$50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,178,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $5,295,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $59,827,608 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3339572
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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