MORGAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$2.1M
Grants
109
Median Grant
$2K
Organizations Funded
82
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Morgan Family Foundation seeks a just society in which all individuals have ample opportunities to thrive and where outcomes are not determined by one's heritage, physical characteristics, beliefs, residence, or inclusion in any particular group
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate ($300,000 over three years); Central Lakes College for climate-related agricultural programs ($100,000); Various social equity organizations in St. Cloud including CAIRO, Catholic Charities, and refugee support programs; End of life organizations like Honoring Choices and Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care
How to Apply
Two-step process: First submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through online system. The Foundation is currently accepting unsolicited letters of inquiry and grant proposals only from the St. Cloud, MN area. Social equity grants are awarded through an open, competitive grant application process. Most grant awards have been in the $10,000-$100,000 range.
Does Not Fund
Geographic limitations - grants focused exclusively on St. Cloud, MN for social equity, Minnesota for global warming, and central Minnesota for end of life issues. Did not fund unsolicited grant requests for Yellow Springs area through May 2019.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$2.1M
Grants
109
Median
$2K
States
13
$2.1M
Grants
198
Median
$500
States
26
$2.2M
Grants
86
Median
$4K
States
12
Grant Size Distribution
$2K
Typical Grant (Median)
$200
Smallest
$1K
25th Pctile
$25K
75th Pctile
$100K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $25K.
Largest Recent Grants
$100K
2024
CLIMATE LAND LEADERS
MN · (CORE) ACTIVATING GREATER MINNESOTA CLIMATE LAND LEADERS
$100K
2024
FARMERS UNION FOUNDATION
MN · (CORE) ADVANCING FARMER LEADERSHIP IN CLIMATE AND WORKING LANDS
$100K
2024
CITIZENS UTILITY BOARD OF MINNESOTA
MN · (CORE) CONSUMER ADVOCACY TO EQUITABLY DECARBONIZE HOME ENERGY THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA
$100K
2024
CLEAN UP THE RIVER ENVIRONMENT
MN · (CORE) BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND IMPACT OF CURE'S ENERGY DEMOCRACY PROGRAM - YEARS 4-5
$100K
2024
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR A HEALTHY CLIMATE
MN · (CORE) EXPANDING AND ACTIVATING HEALTH PROFESSIONAL VOICES FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
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.