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Community foundation · EIN 37-1397503

Morton Community Foundation

Morton, IL

Morton Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Morton, IL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $509K in grants paid across 39 grants, with $19.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Peoria Notre Dame High School, Morton Public Library and Morton Park District.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Morton Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

The mission of the morton community foundation is to improve the quality of life for morton area residents, now and for generations to come. we do this by: building community endowment, investing in our community through strategic grant making, turning donors' charitable dreams into permanent legacies, and providing leadership to identify and address changing community needs.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Peoria Notre Dame High SchoolPeoria, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$26,400
Morton Public LibraryMorton, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$19,000
Morton Park DistrictMorton, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$15,000
Morton Apostolic Christian ChurchMorton, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$13,500
Morton Police DepartmentMorton, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$11,180
Historical Society of PrincevillePrinceville, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$10,300
Peoria Christian SchoolPeoria, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$9,500
Otter Creek Historical SocietyOtterville, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$8,200
Salem4youthFlanagan, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$7,200
Blessed Sacrament SchoolMorton, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$6,000
Dream Center PeoriaPeoria, ILTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Mission Statement$6,000

The 11 largest of 39 grants listed on the return. 28 grants to individuals ($43K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Morton Community Foundation accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Morton Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Morton Community Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $508,614 in grants paid (39 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Morton Community Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Peoria Notre Dame High School (IL), $26.4K, Morton Public Library (IL), $19K, Morton Park District (IL), $15K, Morton Apostolic Christian Church (IL), $13.5K and Morton Police Department (IL), $11.2K.

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