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Morton Community Foundation

EIN 37-1397503 · Morton, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE MORTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MORTON AREA RESIDENTS, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WE DO THIS BY: BUILDING COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH STRATEGIC GRANT MAKING, TURNING DONORS' CHARITABLE DREAMS INTO PERMANENT LEGACIES, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$788,106
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
39.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
2
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$128,069, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 80% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 93% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $561,890 spent. THROUGH ITS COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM AND DONOR-ADVISED, DESIGNATED, AND FIELD-OF-INTEREST FUNDS, THE MORTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONNECTS CHARITABLE CAPITAL WITH LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT STRENGTHEN EDUCATION, ENHANCE PUBLIC SPACES, SUPPORT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, AND IMPROVE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MORTON AREA. EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH GENEROUS DONORS TO AWARD MEANINGFUL GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES ADDRESSING CURRENT AND EMERGING NEEDS. BY LEVERAGING ENDOWED FUNDS, DONOR RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MATCHING OPPORTUNITIES, MCF ENSURES THAT CHARITABLE GIFTS ARE INVESTED WISELY AND DISTRIBUTED STRATEGICALLY TO CREATE LASTING, MEASURABLE IMPACT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
  2. $42,950 spent. THE MORTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS A GROWING NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CIVIC GROUPS, AND LOCAL BUSINESSES WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND CAREER PATHWAYS IN FIELDS SUCH AS HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, ENGINEERING, AGRICULTURE, AND THE SKILLED TRADES. BY HONORING DONOR INTENT AND CELEBRATING THE LEGACIES BEHIND EACH FUND, MCF HELPS MAKE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION MORE ACCESSIBLE WHILE STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE AND LEADERSHIP OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Marin Community Foundation (Novato, CA), EIN 94-3007979. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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