Private foundation · EIN 74-6355685 · Hillsdale, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorothy D & Joseph a Moller

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: 24 grants paid, $11M total, median $85K. 4% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$11M
Median grant
$85K
Stays in MI
4%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$185M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Association of Graduates UsafaUsaf Academy, COGeneral support$3.0M
Daystar Foundation and Library IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$3.0M
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIGeneral support$3.0M
390th Memorial Museum Foundation IncTucson, AZGeneral support$592K
Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCAPhoenix, AZGeneral support$169K
Arizona Center for Nature ConservationPhoenix, AZGeneral support$169K
Arizona Humane SocietyPhoenix, AZGeneral support$169K
Humane Society of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZGeneral support$169K
Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VAGeneral support$85K
Media Research CenterHerndon, VAGeneral support$85K
National Right to Work Legal Defense and Education Foundation IncSpringfield, VAGeneral support$85K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral support$85K
The Leadership InstituteArlington, VAGeneral support$85K
Washington Legal FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$85K
Companion Animal Protection SocietyThousand Oaks, CAGeneral support$56K
Delta RescueGlendale, CAGeneral support$56K
Endangered Wolf CenterEureka, MOGeneral support$56K
International Wolf CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$56K
Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society IncSanta Fe, NMGeneral support$56K
Adventure UnlimitedGreenwood Village, COGeneral support$35K
Clifton House Dba Beacon HavenNew Brighton, MNGeneral support$35K
Desert ViewScottsdale, AZGeneral support$35K
Parham Airfield MuseumSuffolk, UKGeneral support$28K
FIRST Church of Christ ScientistScottsdale, AZGeneral support$17K

By state: Colorado 2 · Oklahoma 1 · Michigan 1 · Arizona 7 · Virginia 4 · California 3

About this foundation

Dorothy D & Joseph a Moller is a private grantmaking foundation in Hillsdale, Michigan, administered in care of Northern Trust Company Succ Ttee, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Dorothy D & Joseph a Moller 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 Dorothy D & Joseph a Moller give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $11M across 24 grants, a median of $85K.

Where does Dorothy D & Joseph a Moller give?

Colorado (2 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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