Welcome to the Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation.

Founded in 2021, we provide grants to organizations dedicated to improving lives and communities in Morris County, NJ and beyond.

Our vision is to positively impact the health and prosperity of the greater community.

We strive to positively impact the areas of greatest need and effect the most good.

The 2024 MWSF Grant Awards Have Been Announced!

Project-specific and general operating support have been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations.

Join us in celebrating the great work being done in Morris County.

Learn more about these impactful organizations by visiting the 2024 Grantees page.

Who we are

We are a grantmaking foundation supporting nonprofit organizations that have a meaningful impact on the well-being and economic development of the greater Morris County community. We focus in areas of health, addiction, and homelessness; animal welfare; equal education opportunities; access to the arts; and environmental and historical preservation.

What we do

We are a foundation supporting the greater Morris County, NJ community through grantmaking and beyond. A bi-annual grant cycle provides opportunities for funding nonprofit organizations which align with our mission. There are also opportunities Beyond Grantmaking to connect, learn, and collaborate with the Foundation, other nonprofit organizations, and members of the community.

36
Grantees
$642,000
Total charitable support in 2023
5
focus areas