Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation
The Dorothy D and Joseph A Moller Foundation is a private foundation based in Hillsdale, Michigan. In 2025, it gave $11,205,225 to 24 organizations, including organizations in Colorado, Oklahoma, Michigan, Arizona, and Virginia.
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation gave $11.2M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $467K), top state Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,205,225
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $466,884
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $84,600
- Total assets
- $184,793,660
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33 East College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Phone: (517) 607-2239
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Association of Graduates Usafa ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $10.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 54 grants of 122 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as follows: Colorado 27%, Oklahoma 27%, Michigan 27%, Arizona 12%, and Virginia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9.8M (2023) to $11.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $11.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Graduates Usafa Usaf Academy, CO | General Support | $2,998,600 |
| Daystar Foundation and Library Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $2,998,600 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $2,998,600 |
| 390TH Memorial Museum Foundation Inc Tucson, AZ | General Support | $592,200 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $169,200 |
| Arizona Center for Nature Conservation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $169,200 |
| Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $169,200 |
| Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | General Support | $169,200 |
| Institute for Humane Studies Arlington, VA | General Support | $84,600 |
| Media Research Center Herndon, VA | General Support | $84,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,793,660 | $14,374,816 | $12,691,088 | $11,205,225 | 24 | $11,451,944 | $13,308,784 | $11,332,325 |
| 2024 | $183,109,932 | $12,328,599 | $12,361,793 | $10,855,950 | 25 | $11,128,251 | $11,180,337 | $10,892,471 |
| 2023 | $183,143,126 | $7,931,467 | $11,074,715 | $9,753,300 | 23 | $9,999,322 | $6,848,466 | $10,105,360 |
| 2022 | $186,286,374 | $11,183,601 | $12,133,036 | $10,320,000 | 25 | $10,622,866 | $10,033,033 | $10,275,657 |
| 2021 | $187,235,809 | $17,142,442 | $13,045,913 | $11,580,000 | 25 | $11,833,615 | $15,910,719 | $11,612,323 |
| 2020 | $183,139,280 | $8,875,174 | $11,194,875 | $9,900,000 | 25 | — | $7,808,927 | $10,152,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11.3M for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among them, Daystar Foundation and Library describes its mission as fostering interest in the history of Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy. The 390th Memorial Museum Foundation says it honors veterans who served with the 390th Bombardment Group during World War II. Arizona Center for Nature Conservation describes work advancing animal and habitat conservation, while Arizona Humane Society and Humane Society of Southern Arizona describe serving animals and the people who care for them.
Other supported organizations include the Institute for Humane Studies, which says it supports scholars and students interested in the classical liberal tradition, and Media Research Center, which says it works to counter what it views as falsehoods and censorship in media.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $11,205,225. Grants ranged from $16,875 to $2,998,600, with a median of $84,600. The three largest grants were $2,998,600 each to Association of Graduates USAFA, Daystar Foundation and Library, and Hillsdale College; all were designated for general support. The 390th Memorial Museum Foundation received $592,200 for general support. Several Arizona animal-welfare and conservation organizations received $169,200 each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hillsdale College Independence Fdn as trustee.
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation is led by Hillsdale College Independence Fdn, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hillsdale College Independence Fdn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation
How much does Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation give each year?
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation gave $11.2M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10.9M across 25 grants.
What is Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $84,600, and its average grant was $466,884, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation give grants?
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (27%) and Michigan (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants), Tucson, AZ (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's largest grantees?
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Association of Graduates Usafa ($2,998,600), Daystar Foundation and Library Inc ($2,998,600) and Hillsdale College ($2,998,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation?
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation reported $184.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among them, Daystar Foundation and Library describes its mission as fostering interest in the history of Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6355685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dorothy D and Joseph a Moller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dorothy-d-and-joseph-a-moller-foundation-morg_4ae423cb766e431fb5864b6225bb4afa
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