Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $513K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K.
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $513,414
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keep Memory Alive ($32K). Together the top 6 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 34 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $232K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Memory Alive Las Vegas, NV | Donation | $32,000 |
| Alsac Inc Memphis, TN | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chumash Charity Golf Classic Santa Ynez, CA | Donation | $8,000 |
| Chumash Charity Golf Classic Santa Ynez, CA | Donation | $8,000 |
| ALS Association Neveda Chapter Las Vegas, NV | ALS | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Nevada Women's Fund Reno, NV | Donation | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $513,414 | $50,237 | $77,969 | $70,000 | 7 | $70,650 | — |
| 2023 | $541,146 | $508,567 | $115,278 | $112,553 | 9 | $113,103 | $406,392 |
| 2022 | $222,623 | $191,063 | $65,810 | $61,600 | 8 | $61,600 | — |
| 2021 | $97,370 | $95,056 | $233,675 | $231,500 | 8 | $231,500 | $56,078 |
| 2020 | $235,989 | $250,005 | $19,000 | $17,000 | 2 | — | $5 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation is led by Ernest W. Moody, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest W. Moody
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amber Moody
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mercedes Vila
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation
How much does Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation give each year?
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation gave $70K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 9 grants.
What is Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation give grants?
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (23%) and Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants) and Santa Ynez, CA (2 grants).
Does Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Keep Memory Alive ($32,000), Chumash Charity Golf Classic ($16,000 across 2 grants) and Alsac Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation?
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation reported $513K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation?
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $513K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ernest Moody Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1264127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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