Harry S Moss Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-6036333

The Harry S Moss Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in 1952 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as a non-operating foundation with a focus on general support grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

-8.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$497K

+3.5% YoY

Grant Count

-3.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+7.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry S Moss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $610K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, with a preference for Dallas and surrounding areas.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$5,000–$35,000

Average Grant

amount: $8,000–$9,000

Review Cycle

- No formal format required

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a preference for Dallas and surrounding areas. Limited grant activity has been documented in California.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $2.1M (99%)

California $20K (1%)

States

California Texas

Cities

AddisonCoppellDallasFort WorthIrvingNapaPlanoRichardsonSan AntonioTyler

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:

Total assets: $3,297,039
Total giving: $497,410
Total revenues: $284,469
Total expenses: $569,702
Investment income and dividends: $232,098

Historical Asset Growth:

Assets grew from $1.9 million in 2010 to approximately $3.3 million by 2024

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,297,039	$3,582,272	$3,963,810
Revenue	$284,469	$148,415	$258,174
Expenses	$569,702	$529,953	$529,721
Qualifying Distributions	$506,155	$489,450	$490,275
Net Investment Income	$223,519	$186,799	$218,728
Distributable Amount	$610,270	$501,468	$490,103

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

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Literacy Achieves ($16,650), Dallas Children's Theater ($13,760), Ability Connection ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ABILITY CONNECTION IRVING, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
AUSTIN STREET CENTER DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS IRVING, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER DALLAS INC DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BRIDGE LACROSSE DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CAFE MOMENTUM DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH - UT DALLAS RICHARDSON, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CHILDCAREGROUP DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
DALLAS ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL SOCIETY DALLAS, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Frank S Ryburn — President
Mary Jane Ryburn — Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer

Both officers serve on a volunteer basis with minimal hours reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FRANK S RYBURN	PRESIDENT	1	—
MARY JANE RYBURN	VP, SEC'Y, TREAS	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 134 Riveredge Drive, Dallas, TX 75207-6806
Telephone: 214-754-2984
EIN: 75-6036333

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harry S Moss Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, with a preference for Dallas and surrounding areas.

How do I apply for a grant from Harry S Moss Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $5,000–$35,000 • Median grant amount: $8,000–$10,000 • Average grant amount: $8,000–$9,000 • Recent annual grant activity: 54–56 grants distributed **Application Process:** • No formal deadline • No formal format required • Applications should include information about the organization, its purpose, and activities **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Literacy Achieves (VMLC) — $16,650 • Dallas Children's Theater — $13,760 • Boys and Girls Clubs of Grea…

Where does Harry S Moss Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a preference for Dallas and surrounding areas. Limited grant activity has been documented in California.

What size grants does Harry S Moss Foundation award?

In 2024, Harry S Moss Foundation awarded 54 grants totaling $497K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Harry S Moss Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harry S Moss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $610K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.