Private foundation · EIN 05-6140215 · Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

W Melvin & Mary L Moyer Tr Uw

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $290K total, median $3,000. 67% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$290K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in PA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity Lutheran Church of LehightonLehighton, PAProgram services$276K
Lehighton LibraryLehighton, PAProgram services$3,000
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Attn Planned GivingAllentown, PAProgram services$3,000
The Salvation Army -Attn Rosanne Witte- Honczarenko Senior Estates SpecialistWest Nyack, NYProgram services$3,000
Lutheran Senior Services East Attn Rebecca ZimmerSt Louis, MOProgram services$3,000
Carbon County Animal Shelter C/O Carbon County CommissionersJim Thorpe, PAProgram services$2,000

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · New York 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

W Melvin & Mary L Moyer Tr Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Mauch Chunk, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does W Melvin & Mary L Moyer Tr Uw accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does W Melvin & Mary L Moyer Tr Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $290K across 6 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does W Melvin & Mary L Moyer Tr Uw give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), New York (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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