Private foundation · EIN 87-3479852 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Moreno 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $38K total, median $581. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$38K
Median grant
$581
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
AmazonSeattle, WAGrants$18K
The Kinkaid SchoolHouston, TXGrants$8,000
Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TXScholarships$5,000
TargetMinneapolis, MNGrants$3,138
The Arbor SchoolHouston, TXScholarships$1,985
WalmartBentonville, ARGrants$662
Christian Community Service CenterHouston, TXGrants$500
The Children PlaceSecaucus, NJGrants$336
Old NavySan Francisco, CAGrants$128
GamestopGrapevine, TXGrants$60
Office DepotBoca Raton, FLGrants$30
MichaelsIrving, TXGrants$15

By state: Washington 1 · Texas 6 · Minnesota 1 · Arkansas 1 · New Jersey 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Moreno Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Madeline L Moreno President, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Moreno Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Moreno Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $38K across 12 grants, a median of $581.

Where does Moreno Foundation give?

Washington (1 grants), Texas (6 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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