The Morton Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Cape Neddick, Maine · EIN 04-3288386
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $3.8MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 5Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $1.8MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A PROGRAM AND STAFF TO WORK AT YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGERS IN GRADES 5-8 TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS. TODAY'S EDUCATION MODEL IS BASED ON AN INCLUSION MODEL THAT MEANS STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SHOULD BE LEARNING IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHICH IN MOST CASES MEANS THE REGULAR EDUCATION SETTING. THE CHALLENGE IS THE CURRICULUM BEING OFFERED IN SCHOOLS IS NOT DEVELOPED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A STAFF PERSON, CAROLYN SAYWARD, WHO IS A CERTIFIED MAINE TEACHER WITH A MASTER'S DEGREE. SHE BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGERS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEP). SHE COLLABORATES WITH THE GRADE LEVEL TEAMS TO DISCUSS HOW SHE CAN ADAPT CURRICULUM TO BETTER MEET STUDENT NEEDS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Hedgie Fund | $950K | 2024 |
| Schwab Dafgiving360 Carolyn Morton Sayward Fund Daf | $930K | 2024 |
| Schwab Dafgiving360 Khastings Daf | $930K | 2024 |
| Schwab Dafgiving360 the Ccmf Fund Daf | $930K | 2024 |
| Museum of Art of Ogunquit | $54K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (5 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.