Private foundation · EIN 85-0403383 · Hobbs, New Mexico

Moran 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: 4 grants paid, $37K total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$37K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Helena School of Hobbs IncHobbs, NMUnrestricted fund - 2025/2026 school year$30K
St Helena School of Hobbs IncHobbs, NMUnrestricted fund$3,000
St Helena Catholic ChurchHobbs, NMUnrestricted fund$3,000
St Helena School of Hobbs IncHobbs, NM"class of 1975" fund - general fundings$500

About this foundation

Moran Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hobbs, New Mexico, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Moran 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 Moran Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $37K across 4 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Moran Foundation give?

New Mexico (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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