Mark Morton Memorial Fund
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives primarily in Illinois. Its mission focuses on addressing various social issues, including homelessness, food insecurity, youth development, and services for the aged, blind, and disabled. The foundation provides funding to a range of nonprofit organizations that work in these areas, reflecting a commitment to improving community welfare and supporting vulnerable populations. Through its grants, the foundation aims to foster positive change and enhance the quality of life for individuals in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An Illinois-based public charity delivering direct services (food assistance, homelessness services, youth development, job training, or disability support) seeking mid-sized program support and able to submit a mailed application with financial attachments.
Good Fit
- • Organization is incorporated and operating in Illinois.
- • Programs align with direct-service areas funded previously (food pantry, shelters, youth education, employment/training).
- • Request size in the mid-range (roughly $25k–$85k) or similar to prior grants.
- • Willingness and ability to provide the requested grant application and related financial documents by mail.
Geography
Grantmaking is geographically concentrated in Illinois; in 2023 all grants went to Illinois recipients and prior year giving was overwhelmingly in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent recipients across the two observed years (11 distinct recipients in 2023 and 19 in 2022) spanning food pantries, shelters, education, employment programs and disability services.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry is strong: 10 of 11 recipients in 2023 were new that year, and the filing includes application instructions and a named contact for submissions, indicating unfamiliar applicants have been admitted to the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
