Private foundation · EIN 36-7746307 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George F Moss 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: 16 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $8,980.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$1.5M
Median grant
$8,980
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Afar IncWauwatosa, WIUniversal park and$1.3M
Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$60K
United Way of Greater Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$40K
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WIMeals and shelter for$25K
Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center LtdBrown Deer, WILearn to swim program$20K
Hunger Task Force IncWest Milwaukee, WIGeneral$15K
Wellpoint Care NetworkMilwaukee, WIGeneral$10K
Einstein ProjectGreen Bay, WIGeneral$9,720
Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County IncWaukesha, WIGeneral$8,240
Kathys House IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$7,500
Beyond Vision IncWest Allis, WIGeneral$5,000
Ex Fabula IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Vivent Health IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral$5,000
Ray of Hope for Ovarian Cancer Cure IncMilwaukee, WIRay of hope run$4,000
Adoption Choice IncGlendale, WIGeneral$2,500

About this foundation

George F Moss Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 George F Moss 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 George F Moss Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 16 grants, a median of $8,980.

Where does George F Moss Foundation give?

Wisconsin (16 grants), per its latest filing.

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