Private foundation · EIN 61-1677884 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Moller Family 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: 25 grants paid, $195K total, median $2,500. 72% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$195K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southern Illinois Univeristy FoundaCarbondale, ILSame as organization 1$51K
Beyond HungerOak Park, ILSame as Organization 1$47K
Three Pillars InstituteOak Park, ILSame as Organization 1$25K
Chicago Giving CircleChicago, ILSame as organization 1$20K
Planned Parenthood of IllinoisChicago, ILSame as organization 1$10K
Wsiu Radio TvCarbondale, ILSame as Organization 1$5,000
Good Samaritan Carbondale HomelessCarbondale, ILSame as Organization 1$5,000
Southern Illinois Alumni AssociatioCarbondale, ILSame as organization 1$3,500
PBS News HourArlington, VASame as organization 1$2,500
Wttw Public RadioChicago, ILSame as organization 1$2,500
Survivors Empowerment CenterCarbondale, ILSame as organization 1$2,500
Rails to TrailsWashington, DCSame as Organization 1$2,500
Woodlawn Community Food PantryChicago, ILSame as Organization 1$2,500
Nourishing HopeChicago, ILSame as Organization 1$2,500
Wbez RadioChicago, ILSame as Organization 1.$2,500
Siu RsoCarbondale, ILSame as Organization 1$2,000
Build ChicagoChicago, ILSame as organization 1$1,500
Tufts UniversityMedford, MASame as organization 1$1,000
Democracy NowNew York, NYSame as organization 1$1,000
Rosies Place BostonBoston, MASame as organization 1$1,000
Digs With DignityChicago, ILSame as Organization 1$1,000
Electonic Frontier FoundationSan Francisco, CASame as Organization 1$1,000
Pro Bono Lawyers NetworkOak Park, ILSame as Organization 1$1,000
On the Rise BostonCambridge, MASame as Organization 1$1,000
Museum of Contemporary ArtChicago, ILSame as Organization 1$325

By state: Illinois 18 · Massachusetts 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Moller Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Scott F Moller, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Moller Family 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 Moller Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $195K across 25 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Moller Family Foundation give?

Illinois (18 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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