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The Morgan Stanley Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota, having disbursed a total of $3.9 million across 1,741 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are made through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Feeding America
$10.6M
17%
MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION INC
$5.8M
9%
CHILDRENS HEALTH INITIATIVE
$4.9M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION?
No. MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION give?
MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,740 grantees. Recent grantees include Feeding America, MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION INC, and CHILDRENS HEALTH INITIATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION?
MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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