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The Morrison & Foerster Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 943006979  ·  Private foundation

The Morrison & Foerster Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.2M in annual giving against $2.5M in assets. This page documents the 758 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Morrison & Foerster Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.5M
Total assets
758
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Morrison & Foerster Foundation funds

The Morrison & Foerster Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal Aid

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Morrison & Foerster Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Equal Justice Works
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$335K2024
Equal Justice Works
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$313K2023
Equal Justice Works
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$286K2022
Equal Justice Works
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$274K2020
Myriad USA Inc
INTEGRATED BRILLIANT EDUCATION - RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT, CHILD'S DREAM FOUNDATION
New York, NY$256K2024
Oakland Reach
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$150K2024
De Novo Center for Justice and Healing Inc
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT
Cambridge, MA$112K2024
Dream Project Inc
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$101K2024
Advocates for Children of New York Inc
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$100K2024
Dc Central Kitchen Inc
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT
Washington, DC$100K2024
Bay Area Legal Aid
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$90K2022
Bay Area Legal Aid
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$90K2023
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nyc Inc
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$85K2024
Scientific Adventures
RESTRICTED PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$75K2024
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$75K2024

The Morrison & Foerster Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.2M
2022$2.9M
2023$3.2M
2024$4.6M

How to apply for funding from The Morrison & Foerster Foundation

The Morrison & Foerster Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mofo.com/culture/mofo-foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about The Morrison & Foerster Foundation

Does The Morrison & Foerster Foundation accept grant applications?
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Morrison & Foerster Foundation fund?
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Equal Justice Works, Equal Justice Works, Equal Justice Works. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Morrison & Foerster Foundation give in grants?
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.8M over 758 grants.
Where is The Morrison & Foerster Foundation located?
The Morrison & Foerster Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943006979.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Morrison & Foerster Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Morrison & Foerster Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.