Private foundation · EIN 94-3346588 · Redding, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Moon Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (June 1 and December 1) and its median grant is $17K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $34K total, median $17K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: GPA, Financial Need, Positive References

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$34K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
June 1 and December 1
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

Scholarship Grant Application, Letter of Reccomendation Contact: Moon Foundation, 15821 Texas Springs Rd, Redding, Ca, 5302443384 Deadlines: June 1 and December 1 Restrictions: GPA, Financial Need, Positive References

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
SkpcSacramento, CAScholarships Senior Luncheon$24K
Miral MissionSanta Fe Springs, CAScholarships$10K

About this foundation

Moon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redding, California, administered in care of Chae Moon, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Moon Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Scholarship Grant Application, Letter of Reccomendation Deadlines: June 1 and December 1.

How much does Moon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $34K across 2 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Moon Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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