Private foundation · EIN 27-0323111 · Stamford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mt Moro Foundation

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: 9 grants paid, $110K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$110K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Teton Music FestivalJackson, WYGeneral support$52K
Limitless Horizons LxilSanta Cruz, CAGeneral support$23K
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WYGeneral support$13K
Met OperaNew York, NYGeneral support$6,500
FIRST in Family Jackson HoleJackson, WYGeneral support$5,000
Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy ProjectJackson, WYGeneral support$5,000
Max Warburg Courage Curriculum IncBoston, MAGeneral support$2,500
Cersc MondoweissDetroit, MIGeneral support$2,000
Feel Good ActionSeattle, WAGeneral support$1,000

By state: Wyoming 4 · California 1 · New York 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Michigan 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Mt Moro Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stamford, Connecticut, administered in care of Chilton Trust Company LLC, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Mt Moro Foundation 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 Mt Moro Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mt Moro Foundation give?

Wyoming (4 grants), California (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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