ELIZABETH MORSE GENIUS FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

WINTER PARK, FLEIN 136115217 Website

Annual Giving

$4.6M+3% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$15K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation was established in 1959 by Jeannette Genius McKean in memory of her mother, Elizabeth Morse Genius. The Foundation was established exclusively for recognition of religious, charitable, scientific, educational, literary or educational purposes, and to promote the welfare of mankind, including the acquisition, production, preservation, collection, promotion, appreciation and exhibition of fine arts.

Focus Areas

higher educationk-12 educationearly childhood educationscholarships and student aidperforming arts (music, ballet, opera)museum exhibitions and art educationhistoric preservation and signagecommunity health services

Grant Types

operating supportscholarshipsprogram supportcapital improvementsemergency disaster reliefunderwriting/venue sponsorshipendowment giftspersonnel support (funding a staff position)equipment/technology grants

Funded Initiatives

Major support to Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, Rollins College, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in Central Florida. Recent grants: $750,000 to Rollins freshwater research initiative, $100,000 to United Arts of Central Florida, $50,000 to Dr. Phillips Center. From 1995-2022, over $125 million awarded to 115 organizations.

How to Apply

Grant proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 15th for Annual Meetings in early May, or by September 15th for Special Meetings in early November. Must be 501(c)(3) exempt with IRS Exemption Letter dated within 10 years. Funding ranges from few thousand to over $1 million.

Does Not Fund

Geographic limitation: Must be for benefit of Central Florida area. Counties: Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+3%

$4.6M

Grants

Median

$15K

States

2023-17%

$4.5M

Grants

Median

$6K

States

2022

$5.4M

Grants

Median

$6K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$15K

Typical Grant (Median)

$1K

Smallest

$2K

25th Pctile

$30K

75th Pctile

$2.7M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $30K.

Largest Recent Grants

$2.7M

2024

CHARLES HOSMER MORSE FOUNDATION

FL · OPERATING SUPPORT

$500K

2024

ROLLINS COLLEGE - INNOVATION TRIANGLE

FL · INNOVATION TRIANGLE-CRUMMER BUSINESS SCHOOL

$109K

2024

BACH FESTIVAL SOCIETY

FL · HS CHORAL PROGRAM/GENERAL SUPPORT/FUND DEVELOPMENT

$100K

2024

UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

FL · GENERAL SUPPORT

$100K

2024

HEART OF FLORIDA UNITED WAY

FL · GENERAL SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$4.6M62 grants

$10K1 grants

$5K1 grants

$3K2 grants

$2K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$136.9M

$4.6M(3.4%)

2023

$130.9M

$4.5M(3.4%)

2022

$121.9M

$5.4M(4.4%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.