The Morton Foundation
Historical FunderSan Francisco, California · EIN 91-1813416 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$808K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PAUL F MORTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 3620 HAPPY VALLEY ROAD SUITE 202, LAFAYETTE CA 94549 |
| Phone | 9252879201 |
| Form and materials | ONLY WRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. EACH APPLICANT MUST DOCUMENT ITS ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, MUST DISCLOSE THE PERCENTAGE OF DONATIONS USED FOR OVERHEAD, AND THE PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| 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
8% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth on Course | Monterey, CA | Supports youth gain access to life changing opportunities through golf in all 50 US states. | $75,000 |
| The Bridge School | Hillsborough, CA | Educate physically disabled children | $60,000 |
| George Mark Children's House | San Leandro, CA | Care for children with terminal illnesses | $40,000 |
| Community Vision Capital & Consulting | San Francisco, CA | Support the community by encouraging financial support | $30,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Sylmar, CA | To support assistance to the blind | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties | San Jose, CA | To provide food for the destitute | $30,000 |
| Community Connections Free Clinic Inc | Dodgeville, WI | To support healthcare for those who cannot afford it | $25,000 |
| Groceries for Seniors | San Francisco, CA | Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities | $25,000 |
| Stanford Hospitals and Clinics | Stanford, CA | Support of medical education programs | $25,000 |
| Baycat | San Francisco, CA | Support activities for children | $20,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | San Francisco, CA | Supports those in need | $20,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | San Francisco, CA | Assistance to the needy elderly | $20,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Palo Alto, CA | To care for children with cancer | $20,000 |
| Rubicon Programs Incorporated | Richmond, CA | To support ongoing research | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | Menlo Park, CA | Support activities for children | $15,000 |
| Happy Trails Riding Academy | Visalia, CA | Support of general education programs | $15,000 |
| Root Division | San Francisco, CA | To inspire youth in the bay area using visual arts | $15,000 |
| Trips for Kids | Mill Valley, CA | Support activities for children | $15,000 |
| Charles Armstrong School | Belmont, CA | Fund education programs | $12,000 |
| The Basic Fund | San Francisco, CA | Support education of needy children W/ scholarships | $12,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | Support civic programs and miscellaneous charities | $10,000 |
| Casa of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Supporting the welfare of children | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | San Francisco, CA | Support youth developement | $10,000 |
| Chabot Space & Science Center | Oakland, CA | Support teaching and learning centers focused on astronomy and space | $10,000 |
| City of Hope | Los Angeles, CA | To support ongoing research | $10,000 |
| Curiodyssey | San Mateo, CA | Support activities for children | $10,000 |
| Down Syndrom Connection of the Bay Area | Danville, CA | To empower, inspire and support people with down syndrome, their families and the community that serves them, while fostering awareness and… | $10,000 |
| East Palo Alto Tennis & Tutoring | Palo Alto, CA | Support activities for children | $10,000 |
| Empower Me Academy | San Francisco, CA | To support physical fitness for youth | $10,000 |
| Homework Central | San Mateo, CA | To support childhood education through tutoring and family support | $10,000 |
| Kainos Home and Training Center | Redwood City, CA | To enable adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to maximize his/her potential | $10,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Support ongoing research | $10,000 |
| My New Red Shoes | Redwood City, CA | To provide support for homeless children | $10,000 |
| Palcare | Burlingame, CA | To support the indigent | $10,000 |
| Planting Justice | Oakland, CA | To empower people impacted by mass incarceration and other social inequalities | $10,000 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital | San Francisco, CA | Supports ucsf benioff children's hospital | $10,000 |
| Winter Nights Family Shelter | Walnut Creek, CA | Support homeless with housing | $10,000 |
| Ability Now Bay Area | Oakland, CA | Support programs for adults with developmental and physical disabilities | $7,500 |
| Carpenters Scholarship Foundation | Oakland, CA | Support educational scholarship programs | $7,500 |
| Good Tidings Foundation | Burlingame, CA | To support scholarships for higher education | $7,500 |
| Alive & Free | San Francisco, CA | Support activities for children | $7,000 |
| Ohlhoff Recovery Programs | San Francisco, CA | Support men and women recovering from addiction | $7,000 |
| Bichon Furkids Rescue | LA Costa, CA | Support animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Bishop O'dowd High School the Gary and Debbie Mason Angel Fund | Oakland, CA | This endowment fund assists students who need financial assistance to purchase textbooks, o'dowd polos, lunch, athletic equipment, or to… | $5,000 |
| California Autoharp Gathering Foundation | Fresno, CA | To support music, dance, and arts to all participants | $5,000 |
| Connectmed International | Estes Park, CO | Support specialized medical operations | $5,000 |
| Environmental Volunteers | Palo Alto, CA | To promote understanding of responsibility for the environment | $5,000 |
| Family Support Services | Oakland, CA | To keep families healthy and intact | $5,000 |
| Folklore Village Farm Inc | Dodgeville, WI | To support educational opportunities | $5,000 |
| Just Hoop Inc | San Leandro, CA | To support physical fitness for youth | $5,000 |
| Lifemoves | Daly City, CA | To provide interim housing and supportive serives for homeless | $5,000 |
| Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Burlingame, CA | Support the community by encouraging financial support | $5,000 |
| National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy | Woodside, CA | Support children, adults, military veterans, and first responders | $5,000 |
| Naturebridge | San Francisco, CA | Support environmental education programs | $5,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 3 Scholarship Foundation | Alameda, CA | Support civic programs through education | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Support of general education programs | $5,000 |
| Stanford University Department of Athletics | Stanford, CA | Stanford university athletic program | $5,000 |
| Bull Session | Beaverton, OR | Support charities' funding of children programs | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $808,000 | 58 |
| 2023 | $825,000 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102866
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1813416
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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