Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation
The Dorothy D and Joseph A Moller Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1987 in Arizona and currently based in Hillsdale, Michigan. The foundation is administered by Hillsdale College and operates as an endowed grantmaking entity that distributes grants to preselected charitable organizations on an invitation-only basis.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$183.1M
-0.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.9M
+11.3% YoY
Grant Count
25
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$434K
+2.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports three primary areas:
- Military and Veterans Support — Organizations serving military personnel and veterans, with particular emphasis on the 390th Bombardment Group legacy
- Animal Welfare — Organizations focused on animal welfare and protection
- Center-Right Nonprofit Organizations — Philanthropic and educational organizations aligned with center-right values
The foundation is deeply interested in education and has established scholarships at several colleges.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** $24,000 to $2,871,000
Invitation Only
** The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a national focus with particular emphasis on Arizona and military-related causes. Primary funding regions include Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $183,109,932
- Total Revenues: $12,328,599
- Total Expenses: $12,361,793
- Annual Giving: Approximately $11.1 million
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $183.1 million
- 2022: $186.3 million
The foundation generates income primarily through investment returns and maintains a giving rate of approximately 5.3% of assets.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $183,109,932 | $183,143,126 | $186,286,374 |
| Revenue | $12,328,599 | $7,931,467 | $11,183,601 |
| Expenses | $12,361,793 | $11,074,715 | $12,133,036 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,128,251 | $9,999,322 | $10,622,866 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,180,337 | $6,848,466 | $10,033,033 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,892,471 | $10,105,360 | $10,275,657 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Foundation Administrator: Hillsdale College Independence Foundation
- Principal Officer: Northern Trust Company Succ Ttee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE INDEPENDENCE FDN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242-1205
- Telephone: 517-607-2239
- EIN: 74-6355685
- Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) Private Foundation
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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