How to apply
Requests to obtain a grant application form should be submitted to speraremeliora@gmail.com. A response will be emailed with the application format and required content. Contact: Meshele D Moffat, 160 West Huffaker Lane, Reno, Nv, 7758256008, SPERAREMELIORA@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: Grant requests must be submitted by april 30 to be considered in the june 30th grant cycle and by oc Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations of awards exist under current funding guidelines.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A More Excellent WayAmerican Fork, UT | To launch the organization/programs | $150K |
| Step 2Reno, NV | Women's shelter | $50K |
| Westminister CollegeNew Wilmington, PA | Establish scholarship funds | $50K |
| Wholeness Through Wellness FdnReno, NV | Program services | $50K |
| ArtfuelOakland, CA | Arts education | $48K |
| Nv Youth Empowerment ProjectReno, NV | Youth education | $40K |
| Wild West Access Fund of NevadaReno, NV | Sponsorship program | $40K |
| Pioneer Center Youth ProgramsReno, NV | Youth arts education/programs | $35K |
| High Sierra Lacrosse FoundationReno, NV | Protective equipment and operations | $30K |
| Zero - the End of Prostate CancerAlexandria, VA | Program services | $30K |
| Abundant Life RanchSanger, CA | Program services | $25K |
| California Rangeland TrustSacramento, CA | Conservation efforts | $25K |
| Haven of PeaceFrench Camp, CA | Operating expenses | $25K |
| Safe Talk for TeensReno, NV | Youth advisory services | $25K |
| Sky Tavern Junior Ski ProgramReno, NV | Youth education, equip repairs | $25K |
| The Hippodrome StocktonStockton, CA | Capital campaign | $25K |
| Wild Nevada Waste RemovalReno, NV | Program services | $25K |
| ArtownReno, NV | Programs | $15K |
| Boys & Girls Club of No Lake TahoeKings Beach, CA | Program services | $15K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Western NevadaCarson City, NV | Program services | $15K |
| Journey's By Grace Global MissionsBradenton, FL | Medical mission trips | $15K |
| Reno Rodeo FoundationReno, NV | Program operations | $15K |
| Walker Basin ConservancyReno, NV | Conservation projects | $15K |
| Wild Horse ConnectionStagecoach, NV | Program services | $15K |
| Achieve TahoeAlpine Meadows, CA | Disabled persons education | $10K |
| Eagle Condor HumanitarianSalt Lake City, UT | Child surgery program | $10K |
| Friends of Nevada WildernessSparks, NV | Program services | $10K |
| Reno Tahoe Junior CyclingReno, NV | Coaching staff | $10K |
| Sacred RokYosemite, CA | Youth education | $10K |
| Soulful SeedsReno, NV | Community gardens | $10K |
| Holland ProjectReno, NV | Program services re art | $7,500 |
| Champion MinistriesStockton, CA | Outreach | $5,006 |
| Hive Fives FoundationTruckee, CA | New program | $5,000 |
| National Park FoundationWashington, DC | Program operations | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Nothern NevadaReno, NV | Operations | $5,000 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NV | Trail maintenance | $5,000 |
| The Restore StocktonStockton, CA | Community restoration | $5,000 |
| 209 Diamond SportsStockton, CA | Youth sports organization | $2,500 |
| Lake Tahoe Shakespeare FestivalIncline Village, NV | Program services | $2,500 |
| Outreach Ministries InternationalLodi, CA | International outreach | $2,500 |
| TmccReno, NV | Educational services | $2,500 |
| Truckee RotaryTruckee, CA | Program services | $2,500 |
| Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NV | Supporting local art/history | $1,750 |
| Will Hakins Rookie Boots FundReno, NV | Support rookie firefighters | $1,750 |
| Candid GuidestarNew York, NY | Grant research and access | $1,599 |
| Alzheimer's Association of NorthernRno, NV | Research | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Northern NvReno, NV | Program operations | $1,500 |
| East Oregon UniversityLA Grande, OR | Education | $1,500 |
| Project 150 RenoReno, NV | Program services | $1,500 |
| Prostate Cancer FoundationSanta Monica, CA | Research | $1,500 |
| Spanish Springs High SchoolSparks, NV | Girls golf team | $1,500 |
| Hospice of San JoaquinStockton, CA | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Nevada Humane SocietyReno, NV | Humane society operations | $1,000 |
| Nevada Society of Scottish ClansReno, NV | Program services | $1,000 |
| PBS Reno Aka Knpb Channel 5Reno, NV | Program services | $1,000 |
| Pixie Woods IncStockton, CA | Youth outreach | $1,000 |
| Reno Bike ProjectReno, NV | Program services | $1,000 |
| Sadoe Irish NevadaReno, NV | Program services | $1,000 |
| Noyo Center for Marine ScienceFort Bragg, CA | Marine museum/science | $600 |
| Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission IncReno, NV | Community outreach | $500 |
By state: Nevada 35 · California 18 · Utah 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1
About this foundation
William Moffat Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does William Moffat Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Requests to obtain a grant application form should be submitted to speraremeliora@gmail.com. A response will be emailed with the application format and required content. Deadlines: Grant requests must be submitted by april 30 to be considered in the june 30th grant cycle and by oc.
How much does William Moffat Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $935K across 61 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does William Moffat Foundation give?
Nevada (35 grants), California (18 grants), Utah (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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