Morrison & Foerster Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Morrison & Foerster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1986, with $5,518,053 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
425 Market Street 32nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105 EIN 94-3006979 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.5M
▲ 9.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.9M
Net assets
$3.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Morrison & Foerster Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Morrison & Foerster Foundation: 6 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Morrison & Foerster Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Morrison & Foerster Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 425 Market Street 32nd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.0M (FY2020) to $5.5M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.2M
Operating margin
-6.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,518,053▲9.0% | $5,892,249▲31.9% | $3,161,769▼10.6% | $3,161,769▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,060,819▲10.5% | $4,466,752▲10.2% | $3,535,965▲20.2% | $3,535,965▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,580,728▲17.0% | $4,053,418▲2.6% | $2,941,898▲21.8% | $2,941,898▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,913,713▼1.5% | $3,949,564▲21.5% | $2,414,588▼1.5% | $2,414,588▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,973,450 | $3,251,950 | $2,450,439 | $2,450,439 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $20K total
1 grant to Morrison & Foerster Foundation totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2022 | $19,964 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Morrison & Foerster Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Morrison & Foerster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3006979, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Morrison & Foerster Foundation's EIN?
- Morrison & Foerster Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3006979.
- How much revenue does Morrison & Foerster Foundation report?
- Morrison & Foerster Foundation reported $5,518,053 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Morrison & Foerster Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Morrison & Foerster Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Morrison & Foerster Foundation (EIN 94-3006979) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.