Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation
The Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation is a private foundation based in Miramar Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation stated that it distributed all cash and securities during that year; it therefore appears to have wound down.
Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation at a glance
In short: Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation gave $3.9M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $987K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,949,252
- +887.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $987,313
- +6317.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $586,411
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Because its 2024 return is marked final and it distributed all cash and securities that year, this policy should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 219 Scenic Gulf Dr 1820, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: (337) 278-4799
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Acadiana ($2.7M).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($1,265,577), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 80 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 25% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation gives
- Giving grew 956% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Charitable Purposes | $2,683,675 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,265,577 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it distributed all cash and securities to two nonprofit entities. The distributed securities had a total cost of $3,079,834 and a fair market value of $3,578,234 on the transfer date.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-26,410 | $3,965,455 | $3,949,252 | 4 | $3,949,252 | $14,317 | $40,472 |
| 2023 | $3,493,467 | $133,622 | $442,673 | $400,000 | 26 | $400,000 | $94,510 | $195,144 |
| 2022 | $3,802,518 | $160,428 | $445,726 | $400,000 | 27 | $400,000 | $116,510 | $202,401 |
| 2021 | $4,087,816 | $1,165,158 | $416,763 | $374,000 | 22 | $374,000 | $162,092 | $199,275 |
| 2020 | $3,339,421 | $2,120,149 | $275,178 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $57,090 | $151,602 |
| 2019 | $1,494,450 | $67,658 | $112,660 | $100,000 | 10 | — | $56,988 | $78,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement or specific funding focus areas are stated for the foundation. One 2024 recipient, Community Foundation of Acadiana, describes its own mission as “to build legacies and improve communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $3,949,252. Grant amounts ranged from $92,755 to $2,683,675, with a median of $586,411. The largest grants went to Community Foundation of Acadiana in Lafayette, Louisiana ($2,683,675), and Griffin Financial Group in Austin, Texas ($894,559). Both were listed for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael F Mosing, Steven B Mosing, Jeffrey L Mosing, and Sharon Mosing Miller as trustees.
Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey L Mosing
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael F Mosing
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Mosing Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven B Mosing
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation
How much does Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation give each year?
Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation gave $3.9M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 26 grants.
What is Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation's typical grant size?
Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $586,411, and its average grant was $987,313, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation give grants?
Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (25%).
What does Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation fund?
No mission statement or specific funding focus areas are stated for the foundation. One 2024 recipient, Community Foundation of Acadiana, describes its own mission as “to build legacies and improve communities by connecting generous people to the causes they care about.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation?
The foundation stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation's EIN?
Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4707661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Billy & Clara Mosing Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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