Morrison & Foerster Foundation
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 10/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3006979
Organization Overview
Morrison & Foerster Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Morrison & Foerster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Morrison & Foerster Foundation generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Morrison & Foerster Foundation has awarded 329 individual grants totaling $4,849,809. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MORRISON & FOERSTER FOUNDATION ENABLES THE PEOPLE OF MORRISON & FOERSTER TO FOCUS THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING ON NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THE FIRM'S PERSONNEL LIVE AND WORK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MADE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO U.S. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP HAS OFFICES.
MADE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO U.S. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING REDUCED- OR NO-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO PERSONS OF LIMITED MEANS IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP HAS OFFICES.
MADE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO U.S. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTH OR ENCOURAGE PUBLIC SERVICE OR DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP HAS OFFICES; AND TO PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED BY UNDERGRADUATE RECIPIENTS OF ORGANIZATION-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS.
MADE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO U.S. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP HAS OFFICES THAT: SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OTHERS; SERVE PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS OF SUFFICIENT FOOD, A SAFE, CLEAN PLACE TO SLEEP, AND SHELTER FROM ABUSE; OR SEEK TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION MADE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO U.S. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING TO CERTAIN URGENT RESPONSE EFFORTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MADE CHARITABLE GRANTS TO U.S. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES THROUGH MATCHING GIFT PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEES AND PARTNERS OF MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP IN AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $500 PER PERSON PER PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamie A Levitt Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth A Kuwayti President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David A Ephraim Vice-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Angela Kerek Vice-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Paul D Mckenzie Vice-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
J Alex Ward Vice-President/director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,913,492 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,913,492 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $221 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,913,713 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,875,798 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $46,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,166 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,949,564 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,414,588 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,414,588 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,414,588 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,414,588 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Morrison & Foerster Foundation has awarded $2,666,024 in support to 177 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, GENERAL FUND | $274,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $110,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $65,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND, BAY AREA MINORITY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP | $50,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: LAW FIRM APPEAL AND ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $40,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The 1440 Foundation Saratoga, CA | $206,653,487 | $19,808,457 |
Merkin Family Foundation Marina Del Rey, CA | $241,752,328 | $31,870,945 |
Hopper-Dean Foundation Menlo Park, CA | $45,438,431 | $29,723,797 |
Troesh Family Foundation Henderson, NV | $90,271,272 | $18,993,634 |
Bia Echo Foundation Reno, NV | $26,357,504 | $25,798,977 |
Connie And Bob Lurie Foundation Inc Redwood City, CA | $112,597,495 | $25,457,180 |
Kennys Kids Sedona, AZ | $0 | $509,065 |
Meadowview Foundation San Rafael, CA | $189,484,174 | $15,305,967 |
Pwb Foundation San Francisco, CA | $347,304,916 | $12,423,770 |
Jeffrey Carlton Charitable Foundation Udt Dated April 10 2009 Villa Park, CA | $0 | $7,778,728 |
Autodesk Foundation San Francisco, CA | $47,337 | $16,300,000 |
Priem Family Foundation Burlingame, CA | $0 | -$4,034,198 |