Harry S Moss Foundation
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
54
-3.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+7.3% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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