THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION
Bethesda, MD, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
52-1270464
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Private Foundation
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The Morningstar Philanthropic Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a strong focus on grantmaking in DC, NY, and MD, having distributed a total of $24.5 million across 325 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc
$15.8M
9%
UNKNOWN INC
$10.1M
6%
THE SARAH AND DANIEL RUEVEN FOUNDATION C/O KINTEGRAL ADVISORY LLC
$6.5M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
209
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION?
No. THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION give?
THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Maryland. 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 THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $24.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 330 grantees. Recent grantees include The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington Inc, UNKNOWN INC , and THE SARAH AND DANIEL RUEVEN FOUNDATION C/O KINTEGRAL ADVISORY LLC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION?
THE MORNINGSTAR PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION D/B/A THE MORNINGSTAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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