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The Morgridge Family Foundation: 158 grants to organizations, $13 million (tax year ended December 2024)

The Morgridge Family Foundation, a private foundation in Wilmington, DE, paid 158 grants to organizations totaling $13,046,742 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 10, 2025. The largest was $2,500,000 to Shedd Aquarium Society in Chicago, IL for dive deeper campaign and to fund educational spaces defined through the centennial commitment, inclusive of capital and constructions. education spaces will include a new learning commons, aquatic edu.

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EIN
262336633
Based in
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$343,413,954
Grants paid
$13,046,742
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 10, 2025, IRS object ID 202513149349101401. It reported $13,046,742 in grants paid; 158 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Shedd Aquarium SocietyChicago, ILDive Deeper Campaign and to fund educational spaces defined through the Centennial Commitment, inclusive of capital and constructions. Education spaces will include a new Learning Commons, Aquatic EduAnimal-related$2,500,000apps.irs.gov
Mindspark LearningLakewood, COsupport the mission and work of the organizationEducation$1,500,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, COsupport the programming and development of the CSU Spur CampusEducation$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Mindspark LearningLakewood, COGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$500,462apps.irs.gov
Metropolitan State University of Denver FoundationDenver, COClassroom to Career Hub Capital Initiative and the Morgridge Peer Mentoring ProgramEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
Place of Hope IncWest Palm BCH, FLPlace of Hope Stuart Campus - Morgridge Family Outreach CenterHuman services$500,000apps.irs.gov
Reach UniversityOakland, CAsupport the creation and expansion of the National Center for the Apprenticeship DegreeEducation$500,000apps.irs.gov
St Vrain Valley School DistrictLongmont, COsupport the expansion of the Innovation Center and to provide funding for the programs within the Center$400,000apps.irs.gov
Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MOVeterans Community Project of Longmont Capital CampaignPublic and societal benefit$400,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Mountain College Foundation IncGlenwood SPGS, COestablish the Morgridge Commons Mid-Valley where the community can meet and the College will convene programming$350,000apps.irs.gov
Mile High United Way IncDenver, COMFF Colorado Impact Fellows OCY&FPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$290,500apps.irs.gov
Denver School of Science and Technology IncDenver, COPhysics in a box for DSST across all 7th grade classroomsEducation$260,000apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University Foundation for A New AmerTempe, AZExpanding learning opportunities and success for Florida high school students$250,777apps.irs.gov
Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood Village, COGeneral & Unrestricted$250,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Mountain College Foundation IncGlenwood SPGS, COAspen Teaching Kitchen$250,000apps.irs.gov
Family Reach FoundationBoston, MAFamily Reach's Financial Resource Center serving families living with cancerDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$250,000apps.irs.gov
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NHsupport the creation of the Human Systems Initiative at the UniversityEducation$250,000apps.irs.gov
Urban Peak DenverDenver, COUrban Peak Homelessness Services & ShelterHousing and shelter$250,000apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University FoundationPhoenix, AZAgent Learner Initiative$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Draper Richards Kaplan FoundationMenlo Park, CAFund IV ? General SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$200,000apps.irs.gov
Magee-Womens Research Institute and FoundationPittsburgh, PAAdvancing Women's Health Through a Culture-Driven Fundraising CollaborationHealth care$175,000apps.irs.gov
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MAin support of the MIT Solve vision to harness the power of AI and to create the Morgridge Family Foundation AI PrizeEducation$150,000apps.irs.gov
United States Olympic and Paralympic FoundationColorado Springs, COGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$150,000apps.irs.gov
Global Conservation Corps IncMcDonough, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$128,600apps.irs.gov
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NHsupport the programming of the Morgridge Family Foundation Human Performance Lab$125,000apps.irs.gov
Muhammad Ali Museum and EducationLouisville, KYMuhammad Ali Index on Civility and CompassionArts, culture and humanities$105,000apps.irs.gov
Change Please USA IncWilmington, DEsupport the expansion of Change Please to Denver / AuroraEmployment$100,000apps.irs.gov
Greenlight Fund IncBoston, MAlaunch Denver GreenLight FundCommunity improvement and capacity building$100,000apps.irs.gov
National Jewish HealthDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedHealth care$74,500apps.irs.gov
Trinity Lutheran ChurchMonument, COTrinity Community Park$60,000apps.irs.gov
Attention IncBoulder, COTGTHR Child Welfare ExAHuman services$55,000apps.irs.gov
Ethical Family BuildingPasadena, CAChild welfare ExA as part of MFF Child Welfare initiative to eliminate child brokering in adoptionsHuman services$55,000apps.irs.gov
National Council for AdoptionAlexandria, VAThe Morgridge Research Scholar: Toward Transformational Change in Adoption ServicesHuman services$55,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Mountain College Foundation IncGlenwood SPGS, COGeneral & Unrestricted$52,510apps.irs.gov
Action for Healthy Kids IncChicago, ILGeneral Support for implementation of the FY25-FY27 Strategic PlanEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, CO2024 & 2025 Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Presenting sponsorArts, culture and humanities$50,000apps.irs.gov
First Place for YouthOakland, CAFirst Place for Youth National Expansion to deliver wrap around services for foster youthHuman services$50,000apps.irs.gov
Moonshot EdventuresDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Shedd Aquarium SocietyChicago, ILGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$41,539apps.irs.gov
Alta Vista Center for AutismLakewood, COFirefly Autism Sensory Gym Installation & Playground upgradesDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$35,000apps.irs.gov
Breakthrough Alliance of Colorado IncDenver, COReentry Catalyst for Beacon Prison$35,000apps.irs.gov
Colorado Open LandsLakewood, COGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$35,000apps.irs.gov
Mile High United Way IncDenver, COAdvocacy InvestmentPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$35,000apps.irs.gov
Alta Vista Center for AutismLakewood, COPublic Affairs investment to increase fund raising capacityDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$30,000apps.irs.gov
Mile High United Way IncDenver, COColorado Connections ProjectPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Urban Peak DenverDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedHousing and shelter$25,268apps.irs.gov
Bluff Lake Nature CenterDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$25,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of Solidafrica IncBartow, GAsupport technology needs through smart boards needed to improve meal delivery to those hospitalized or incarceratedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$25,000apps.irs.gov
Heartland ForwardBentonville, ARCommunity Growth Program and ToolkitCommunity improvement and capacity building$25,000apps.irs.gov
Imagine WorldwideMill Valley, CAAccelerate Foundational Learning Across Sub-SaharaCommunity improvement and capacity building$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rose Community FoundationDenver, COsupport the Newcomer's Fund in response to the influx of immigrantsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Sailfish Point Foundation IncStuart, FLin support of the Foundation's philanthropic purpose/investmentsEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Building for Kids IncAppleton, WIGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsDenver, CONational Philanthropy Day in Colorado$20,000apps.irs.gov
Cancer Research Institute IncNew York, NYsupport the research and science of the instituteMedical research$20,000apps.irs.gov
Real Life ColoradoLittleton, COReal Life Colorado Research PlanHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of ColoradoDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedYouth development$18,000apps.irs.gov
Montana Community Foundation IncHelena, MTsupport the Funders for Thriving Communities Donor Table Fund for 2024 plus funds for meeting expensesPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$16,250apps.irs.gov
Alta Vista Center for AutismLakewood, COGeneral & UnrestrictedDiseases, disorders and medical disciplines$12,500apps.irs.gov
Myriad USA IncNew York, NYCowtribeInternational, foreign affairs and national security$10,500apps.irs.gov
Arts Council of Big SkyBig Sky, MTLeadership Circle$10,000apps.irs.gov
Madison West High SchoolMadison, WIMadison West High School Dream Big Project of a school mural$10,000apps.irs.gov
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MAto support the work of WeeLog, an MIT Solve portfolio partnerEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Treasure Coast Food Bank IncorporatedFort Pierce, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity Lutheran ChurchMonument, COGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Yellowstone Club Community FoundationBozeman, MTIn support of the philanthropy of the Yellowstone Club Community FoundationPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cobbled Streets - Helping Homeless and Foster KidsWheat Ridge, COGeneral & Unrestricted$9,000apps.irs.gov
Zoras House IncColumbus, OHto support MAP SummitArts, culture and humanities$7,500apps.irs.gov
Denver Biennial of the Americas CorporationDenver, COsupport the cultural, business, and education exchange between Colorado and Costa RicaEducation$6,500apps.irs.gov
Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MIMAP Fellowship SupportCrime and legal-related$6,475apps.irs.gov
Public KnowledgeWashington, DCMAP Fellowship SupportPublic and societal benefit$6,460apps.irs.gov
American Rivers IncWashington, DCMAP Fellowship SupportEnvironment$6,400apps.irs.gov
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYMAP Fellowship SupportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$6,400apps.irs.gov
Commit FoundationBozeman, MTMAP Fellowship SupportHuman services$6,400apps.irs.gov
Craig Hospital FoundationDenver, COMAP Fellowship Support$6,400apps.irs.gov
Hamot Health FoundationErie, PAMAP Fellowship SupportHealth care$6,400apps.irs.gov
Merit AmericaWashington, DCMAP Fellowship SupportHuman services$6,400apps.irs.gov
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCMAP Fellowship Support for Aspen DigitalSocial science$6,400apps.irs.gov
The Climate InitiativeCape Porpoise, MEMAP Fellowship SupportRecreation and sports$6,400apps.irs.gov
Zoras House IncColumbus, OHMAP Fellowship SupportArts, culture and humanities$6,400apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University FoundationPhoenix, AZMAP Fellowship Support$6,250apps.irs.gov
Denver Art Museum IncDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Botanic Garden IncDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Denver Metro Chamber Leadership FoundationDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Safehouse Denver IncDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Safespace IncStuart, FLsupport the mission and work of the organization serving individuals in Martin County, FLHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VAStudent Support Foundation ClubsEducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
Dunnellon High SchoolDunnellon, FLStudent Support Foundation Clubs$4,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Dubuque Public SchoolsDubuque, IAHempstead SSF - Student Support Foundation ClubsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation for Dubuque Public SchoolsDubuque, IADubuque Senior High School - Student Support FoundPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$4,000apps.irs.gov
La Follette High SchoolMadison, WIStudent Support Foundation Clubs$4,000apps.irs.gov
Maricopa County Community College District FoundatTempe, AZStudent Support Foundation Clubs$4,000apps.irs.gov
Olympia High SchoolOrlando, FLStudent Support Foundation Clubs$4,000apps.irs.gov
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NHStudent Support Foundation Clubs$4,000apps.irs.gov
Rollins CollegeOrlando, FLStudent Support Foundation Clubs$4,000apps.irs.gov
Stetson University IncDeland, FLStudent Support Foundation ClubsEducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
University of Central Florida Foundation IncOrlando, FLStudent Support Foundation ClubsEducation$4,000apps.irs.gov
Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolMadison, WIStudent Support Foundation Clubs$4,000apps.irs.gov
National Council for AdoptionAlexandria, VAsupport open access for the agency to publish research on birth mother motivations for adoptionHuman services$3,450apps.irs.gov
The Climate InitiativeCape Porpoise, MEGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$2,851apps.irs.gov
Public KnowledgeWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic and societal benefit$2,821apps.irs.gov
The Global Orphan Project IncKansas City, MOGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,673apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 MetrodenverDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,381apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 MetrodenverDenver, COsupport the grant making efforts of this chapter for the public benefitPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,300apps.irs.gov
Town of Palm Beach United Way IncPalm Beach, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,200apps.irs.gov
Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MIGeneral & UnrestrictedCrime and legal-related$2,196apps.irs.gov
Commit FoundationBozeman, MTGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$2,153apps.irs.gov
Denver Montessori SocietyDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$2,036apps.irs.gov
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,005apps.irs.gov
Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolDenver, COStudent Support Foundation Clubs$2,000apps.irs.gov
Hamot Health FoundationErie, PAGeneral & UnrestrictedHealth care$1,754apps.irs.gov
Merit AmericaWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,715apps.irs.gov
American Rivers IncWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedEnvironment$1,660apps.irs.gov
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,656apps.irs.gov
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research EducaWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,510apps.irs.gov
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NHSETA Challenge Cup prizeEducation$1,500apps.irs.gov
Zoras House IncColumbus, OHGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$1,377apps.irs.gov
New Profit IncBoston, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedCommunity improvement and capacity building$1,375apps.irs.gov
Project DrawdownNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,229apps.irs.gov
Restoration Christian MinistriesAurora, COGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,200apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 of Indian River County IncVero Beach, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,137apps.irs.gov
Impact100 Martin IncHobe Sound, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,137apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 Palm Beach County IncBoca Raton, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,135apps.irs.gov
Brilliant DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral & UnrestrictedYouth development$1,094apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation Martin St Lucie IncStuart, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$1,031apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 Pensacola Bay Area IncPensacola, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,031apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 SRQ IncSarasota, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,030apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 of Northwest Florida IncFt Walton BCH, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,030apps.irs.gov
Future Forward Institute IncBoston, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedEmployment$1,010apps.irs.gov
Accion InternationalWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedInternational, foreign affairs and national security$926apps.irs.gov
Arizona State University Foundation for A New AmerPhoenix, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$884apps.irs.gov
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$794apps.irs.gov
United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeColorado Springs, COGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$750apps.irs.gov
Tiger Woods Foundation IncIrvine, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$725apps.irs.gov
The Aspen InstituteAspen, COGeneral & Unrestricted$672apps.irs.gov
Craig Hospital FoundationDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$591apps.irs.gov
A Precious Child IncBroomfield, COGeneral & UnrestrictedHuman services$560apps.irs.gov
Adventure Cycling AssociationMissoula, MTGeneral & UnrestrictedRecreation and sports$519apps.irs.gov
Guitars Over Guns Operation IncMiami, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$518apps.irs.gov
Community Foundation of the Ozarks IncSpringfield, MOGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$515apps.irs.gov
Wilsonhaus Rescue IncAppleton, WIGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$511apps.irs.gov
Denver Center for the Performing ArtsDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$507apps.irs.gov
Central City Opera House AssociationWheat Ridge, COGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$500apps.irs.gov
Florida Oceanographic Society IncStuart, FLGeneral & UnrestrictedScience and technology$500apps.irs.gov
Impact 100 Martin IncHobe Sound, FLgeneral & unrestricted$450apps.irs.gov
Conservation NationWashington, DCGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$448apps.irs.gov
Getting Out and Staying Out IncNew York, NYGeneral & UnrestrictedCrime and legal-related$409apps.irs.gov
AchieveabilityPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & UnrestrictedHousing and shelter$401apps.irs.gov
Global Livingston InstituteDenver, COGeneral & UnrestrictedArts, culture and humanities$400apps.irs.gov
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MAGeneral & UnrestrictedEducation$398apps.irs.gov
Veterans Community ProjectKansas City, MOGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic and societal benefit$345apps.irs.gov
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, COGeneral & Unrestricted$308apps.irs.gov
Intercommunity Justice and Peace CenterCincinnati, OHGeneral & UnrestrictedCivil rights, social action and advocacy$281apps.irs.gov
Petfinder FoundationTucson, AZGeneral & UnrestrictedAnimal-related$260apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology IncStamford, CTGeneral & UnrestrictedPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$250apps.irs.gov
Colorado Fallen Firefighters FoundationEastlake, COGeneral & UnrestrictedHealth care$200apps.irs.gov
Colorado State Fire Fighters FoundationSterling, COGeneral & UnrestrictedPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$200apps.irs.gov
Environmental Defense IncorporatedBoulder, COGeneral & Unrestricted$52apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Colorado$6,455,297
Illinois$2,591,539
California$830,725
Florida$571,199
Massachusetts$512,783
Arizona$462,965
Missouri$403,533
New Hampshire$382,156

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Updated November 10, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.