Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation
The Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation is a private foundation based in Moorpark, California. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including cultural, educational, environmental, community, and health-related organizations.
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation at a glance
In short: Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation gave $208K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,543
- +180.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +95.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,416
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,897,246
- -6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (25 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6591 Collins Dr Ste E11, Moorpark, CA 93021
Phone: (805) 299-8200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Monuments Fund Inc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (46%), New York (27%), Massachusetts (25%), and Illinois (2%); Georgia accounted for 0% as reported. Recipients included organizations in Santa Barbara, California, and Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 47 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 173% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $208K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Monuments Fund Inc New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Stars & Stripes Children's Foundation Laguna Niguel, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Sustainable Development Corporation Nantucket, MA | General Support | $23,140 |
| Fine Print Funding Inc San Diego, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| All Saints by the Sea Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Crane Country Day School Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Garden Conservancy Inc Garrison, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment Foundatio New York, NY | General Support | $7,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum Inc Nantucket, MA | Support Nantucket public library | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc Nantucket, MA | General Support | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,897,246 | $95,893 | $224,688 | $207,543 | 47 | $207,543 | $78,748 | $136,830 |
| 2023 | $2,026,041 | $308,968 | $86,175 | $74,000 | 24 | $74,000 | $296,793 | $109,048 |
| 2022 | $1,803,248 | $714,485 | $109,473 | $99,400 | 18 | $99,840 | $8,692 | $78,232 |
| 2021 | $1,198,236 | $89,058 | $87,219 | $76,000 | 21 | $76,000 | $78,086 | $87,625 |
| 2020 | $1,196,397 | $14,155 | $42,707 | $34,530 | 15 | — | $6,648 | $63,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support for organizations such as the World Monuments Fund, Stars & Stripes Children’s Foundation, Nantucket Sustainable Development Corporation, and Fine Print Funding.
The grantees describe a range of activities. Nantucket Sustainable Development says its mission is to cultivate a sustainable Nantucket Island community by supporting local agriculture, food producers, and makers. The Nantucket Atheneum says it provides public library service to year-round and seasonal island residents. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art says it integrates art into people’s lives, while the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History describes its work as inspiring discovery, promoting sustainability, and connecting communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $207,543. Grants ranged from $75 to $40,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $40,000 to World Monuments Fund, $25,000 to Stars & Stripes Children’s Foundation, $23,140 to Nantucket Sustainable Development Corporation, and $20,000 to Fine Print Funding. Other notable grants included $12,000 to All Saints by the Sea and $10,000 to Crane Country Day School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John J. Moller as president and director, Elizabeth von Summer as secretary and director, and Kevin Pittman as treasurer.
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation is led by John J. Moller, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John J. Moller
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Von Summer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Pittman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation
How much does Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation give each year?
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation gave $208K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 24 grants.
What is Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's typical grant size?
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,416, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation give grants?
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Massachusetts (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (20 grants), Nantucket, MA (10 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's largest grantees?
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Monuments Fund Inc ($40,000), Stars & Stripes Children's Foundation ($25,000) and Nantucket Sustainable Development Corporation ($23,140), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation?
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support for organizations such as the World Monuments Fund, Stars & Stripes Children’s Foundation, Nantucket Sustainable Development Corporation, and Fine Print Funding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation?
The foundation 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 Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's EIN?
Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1625487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Elizabeth and John 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Elizabeth and John Moller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elizabeth-and-john-moller-foundation-morg_fd697a100d1940629378307da96e51fb
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