Morrison & Foerster Foundation

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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)Compensation
Jamie A Levitt
Chair/director
$0
Kenneth A Kuwayti
President/director
$0
Trevor L James
Secretary/director
$0
Dale E Caldwell
Vice-President/director
$0
David A Ephraim
Vice-President/director
$0
Angela Kerek
Vice-President/director
$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Morrison & Foerster Foundation has awarded $2,666,024 in support to 177 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, GENERAL FUND

$274,000

BAY AREA LEGAL AID

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Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$110,000

LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$65,000

THE JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY CENTER OF THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND, BAY AREA MINORITY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

$50,000

LAWYERS ALLIANCE FOR NEW YORK

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: LAW FIRM APPEAL AND ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN

$50,000

LEGAL AID AT WORK

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San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$40,000
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