Private foundation · EIN 75-2303252 · Dallas, Texas

James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 53 grants paid, $240K total, median $2,500. 68% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$240K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in TX
68%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.3M

How to apply

Available upon request. Contact: Kay y Moran, Po Box 600099, Dallas, Tx, 2145286483 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska LincolnLincoln, NEFund a graduate student in the department of educational psychology$39K
CASA del HerreroSanta Barbara, CAProvide educational experiences to visitng public and preservation projects$20K
Transition HouseSanta Barbara, CASupporting homeless families$12K
Boys and Girls Club AustinAustin, TXProvide safe, secure and enriching program for young people with limited means$10K
Southwestern Medical FoundationDallas, TXScholarships at ut southwestern$10K
St Mark's FundDallas, TX2025-2026 st. marks fund$10K
The Hockaday SchoolDallas, TXStudent enrichment$10K
Dallas CASA IncDallas, TXSupport children aging out of protective care$6,000
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXScholarships at smu$6,000
Austin Public LibraryAustin, TXAustin community library system$5,000
Child Poverty Action LabDallas, TXLift dallas children out of poverty$5,000
Dell Children's Medical FoundationAustin, TXMedical care$5,000
Dignity MovesSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$5,000
Food Allergy FundNew York, NYFunding the research of food allergy treatments and underlying causes$5,000
Food Bank Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAFood assistance relief$5,000
Midwestern State University FoundationWichita Falls, TXJames dan moran memorial scholarship$5,000
Mission ScholarsSanta Barbara, CASupport high-achieving students$5,000
Oklahoma Zoological SocietyOklahoma City, OKDan moran aviary$5,000
Planned Parenthood AustinAustin, TXReproductive healthcare and education$5,000
Rawson Saunders SchoolAustin, TXSupport dyslexic children$5,000
Retina Foundation of the SouthwestDallas, TXInherited retinal degerations laboratory for the crystal charity ball$5,000
St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolAustin, TXGeneral support$5,000
Temple Emanu-ElDallas, TXTemple's 2024-2025 annual fund$5,000
Trinity Episcopal SchoolAustin, TXAnnual fund$5,000
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TXMobile food pantry$4,000
Meals on Wheels Central TexasAustin, TXService homebound elders$4,000
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MACollege of arts & sciences$2,500
Center for Vision HealthDallas, TXVision clinics to low-income and indigent chiildren$2,000
Hhm HealthDallas, TXSupport a mobile pediatric clinic$2,000
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXFood assistance relief$2,000
The Family PlaceDallas, TXHelping families escape from abuse and poverty$2,000
The Senior SourceDallas, TXSpirit of generations awards luncheon$2,000
Vogel AlcoveDallas, TXHelping young children and their families overcome poverty$1,500
Angels Foster CareSanta Barbara, CAAl fresco luncheon$1,000
Baylor Oral Health FoundationDallas, TXBaylor oral health foundation unrestricted fund$1,000
Callier Center for Communication DisordersDallas, TXHearing opportunities for pediatric equity project$1,000
Channel Islands YMCACarpenteria, CASupport youth development, healthy living and, provide opportunities to give back$1,000
Children's Hospital & Research Center FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$1,000
Dallas Urban Debate AllianceDallas, TXHelp students particpate in debate$1,000
DonorschooseNew York, NYHelp teachers in need$1,000
Educational Opportunities IncDallas, TXSupport of first generation college students$1,000
Friends of Katy TrailDallas, TXTrail maintenance$1,000
Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TXFriends of the tartan endowment$1,000
Jubilee Park and Community CenterDallas, TXCommunity revitalization$1,000
Montecito Trails FoundationSanta Barbara, CAPreservation and maintenance of public trails$1,000
Nichols Hills ParksNichols Hills, OKDan moran park endowment fund$1,000
Pease ParkAustin, TXRestore enhance and maintain pease park$1,000
Santa Barbara ChannelkeeperSanta Barbara, CAProtecting and restoring santa barbara channel$1,000
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CABirnam wood helping hands fund$1,000
Storyteller Children's CenterSanta Barbara, CAProvide early childhood education and comprehensive support services to their families$1,000
Texas Trees FoundationDallas, TXFostering urban forests$1,000
The StewpotDallas, TXChildren and youth program support$1,000
United to LearnDallas, TXSupport social and emotional learning$1,000

By state: Texas 36 · California 11 · Nebraska 1 · New York 2 · Oklahoma 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Kay Moran, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Available upon request. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $240K across 53 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation give?

Texas (36 grants), California (11 grants), Nebraska (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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