Private foundation · Kiawah Island, SC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Morgan Morton Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $50,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $50,000 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $50,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $50,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $50,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 2 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $320,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $320K | $50K | 1 |
| 2023 | $40K | $20K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- What to send
- An application should be in writing, describing in detail the project for which funding is requested
- Limits
- There are no restrictions or limitations on awards
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Saunders Morgan MortonPresident
- Joanne MortonDirector
- Marjorie AdamsDirector
- Jeffrey MortonDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, Shelby County | Charitable | $50K |