Hug Morenz Foundation for Media Lit
https://WWW.HUGMORENZFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2023–2025
$285K
7 grants · $95K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$38K
typical mid grants · $35K–$50K
grant size
17%
balanced · 1/6 multi-year
repeat
$517K
Assets · 2022
6
Distinct recipients
About
State of Washington does not require filing.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Mark A Morenz-Harbinger
Phone
2067078944
Deadlines
Rolling
How to Apply
Potential grantee submits Letter of Inquiry (solicited or unsolicited). If Board approves at this state, a grant application is provided which is then completed and returned to the organization.
Restrictions
Maximum $50K/year, maximum 3-year commitment
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | N/A | $517K | $527K | N/A |
| 2023 | $165K | $342K | $23K | 4 |
| 2025 | $120K | $328K | $251K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 7 grants on record
Minimum
$32K
25th Pctl
$35K
Median
$38K
Average
$41K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KYLER MORENZ | DIRECTOR | — |
| TRAVIS MORENZ | DIRECTOR | — |
| MARK MORENZ-HARBINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — |
| DEBBIE MORENZ-HARBINGER | DIRECTOR | — |
| Mark A Morenz-Harbinger | Executive Director | — |
Grants Awarded (7 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Humane Technology | San Francisco, CA | $50,000 | Support the recipients mission | 2023 |
| CENTER FOR HUMANE TECHNOLOGY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | TO HELP FURTHER MEDIA LITERACY | 2025 |
| Media Literacy Now Inc | Watertown, MA | $42,500 | Support the recipients mission | 2023 |
| GLOBAL INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $37,500 | TO HELP FURTHER MEDIA LITERACY | 2025 |
| National Assn for Media Literacy Ed | New York, NY | $37,500 | Support the recipients mission | 2023 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | $35,000 | Support the recipients mission | 2023 |
| TRANSPARENCY COALITION AI | SEATTLE, WA | $32,500 | TO HELP FURTHER MEDIA LITERACY | 2025 |