Private foundation · EIN 20-4808454 · Midland, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Charitablefoundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 129 grants paid, $3.4M total, median $20K. 89% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
129
$3.4M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$62M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 129 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
West Texas Food BankOdessa, TXOperating expenses$220K
Bynum SchoolMidland, TXOperating expenses$144K
Mission AgapeMidland, TXOperating expenses$142K
Manor Park IncMidland, TXOperating expenses$100K
Springboard CenterMidland, TXOperating expense$100K
Permian Basin Area FoundationMidland, TXOperating expenses$85K
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TXOperating expenses$80K
YMCA of MidlandMidland, TXOperational expense$75K
Spectrum of SolutionsMidland, TXOperating expenses$70K
Basin Dream Center for OrphansMidland, TXOperating expenses$60K
Texas Tech University Health SciencesOdessa, TXOperating expenses$60K
Will Rogers Memorial FoundationClaremore, OKOperating expense$57K
Candlelight RanchAustin, TXOperating expenses$55K
Senior Life MidlandMidland, TXOperating expenses$55K
Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TXOperating expenses$50K
High Sky Children's RanchMidland, TXOperating expenses$50K
Partnerships for ChildrenAustin, TXOperating expenses$50K
The Arc of the Capital AreaAustin, TXOperating expenses$50K
University of North Texas FoundationDenton, TXOperating expenses$50K
YMCA Armed ServicesHarker Heights, TXOperational expenses$50K
Sammys HouseAustin, TXOperating expenses$48K
Age of Central Texas Dba Austn Groups for the ElderlyAustin, TXOperating expenses$40K
Safe Place of the Permian BasinMidland, TXOperating expenses$40K
ShareMidland, TXOperating expenses$40K
Texas State University Development FoundationSan Marcos, TXOperating expenses$40K
Wonders & Worries IncAustin, TXOperating expenses$40K
Buckner Children and Family ServicesMidland, TXOperating expense$30K
Camp FireMidland, TXOperating expenses$30K
Midland College FoundationMidland, TXScholarship fund$30K
Mission Center Adult Day ServicesMidland, TXOperating expenses$30K
Recording Library of West TexasMidland, TXOperating expenses$30K
CASA de AmigosMidland, TXOperating expenses$25K
Center for Big Bend StudiesAlpine, TXOperating expenses$25K
Combined ArmsHouston, TXOperating expenses$25K
Family Promise of MidlandMidland, TXOperating expense$25K
Guide Dogs for the Blind IncSan Rafael, CAOperating expense$25K
Hospice of MidlandMidland, TXOperating expense$25K
Lubbock Meals on WheelsLubbock, TXOperating expenses$25K
Midland Children's Rehabilitation CenterMidland, TXOperating expenses$25K
Operation Healing Forces IncTampa, FLOperating expenses$25K
Special Olympics Texas Pb Area 18San Antonio, TXOperating expenses$25K
Sunshine House IncAlpine, TXOperating expenses$25K
Texas Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaHouston, TXOperational expenses$25K
Ward County Greater Works IncMonahans, TXOperating expenses$25K
Boys and Girls Club of the Permian BasinOdessa, TXOperating expenses$20K
Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TXOperating expenses$20K
Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TXOperating expenses$20K
Carrie Tingley Hospital FoundationAlbuquerque, NMOperating expenses$20K
CASA of West TexasMidland, TXOperating expense$20K
El Reno Public School Foundation IncEl Reno, OKOperating expenses$20K
Friendship HouseMidland, TXOperating expense$20K
Joni and FriendsAgoura Hills, CAOperating expenses$20K
Juliette Fowler Homes IncDallas, TXOperating expenses$20K
Make a Wish Foundation West TexasMidland, TXOperating expenses$20K
Midland CollegeMidland, TXEarly college high school program$20K
Midland Memorial FoundationMidland, TXOperating expenses$20K
Permian Basin Honor FlightMidland, TXOperating expenses$20K
Permian Basin Rehabilitation CenterOdessa, TXOperating expenses$20K
Rodeo Austin Star of Tx Fair and RodeoAustin, TXOperating expenses$20K
San Angelo Area FoundationSan Angelo, TXOperating expenses$20K

By state: Texas 115 · California 5 · Oklahoma 2 · Missouri 2 · Florida 1 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Charitablefoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Midland, Texas, administered in care of Tom E Moore, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Charitablefoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Charitablefoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.4M across 129 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Charitablefoundation give?

Texas (115 grants), California (5 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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