James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation
The James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting education, human services, health care, child welfare, and community programs.
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation at a glance
In short: James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation gave $240K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $240,074
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,530
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,281,292
- +20.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (7 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% 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 James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Kay Y Moran as the contact. Application forms and materials are available upon request. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Kay Y Moran
Mailing address: PO Box 600099, Dallas, TX 75360
Phone: (214) 528-6483
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Nebraska Lincoln ($39K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
280 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 280 grants of 280 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 22% to California, 16% to Nebraska, 2% to New York, and 2% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 53 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $166K (2020) to $240K (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Lincoln Lincoln, NE | Fund a graduate student in the department of educational psychology | $39,154 |
| CASA Del Herrero Santa Barbara, CA | Provide educational experiences to visitng public and preservation projects | $19,500 |
| Transition House Santa Barbara, CA | Supporting Homeless Families | $12,420 |
| Boys and Girls Club Austin Austin, TX | Provide safe, secure and enriching program for young people with limited means | $10,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | Scholarships at UT Southwestern | $10,000 |
| St Mark's Fund Dallas, TX | 2025-2026 St. Marks Fund | $10,000 |
| The Hockaday School Dallas, TX | Student Enrichment | $10,000 |
| Dallas CASA Inc Dallas, TX | Support Children Aging Out of Protective Care | $6,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Scholarships at SMU | $6,000 |
| Austin Public Library Austin, TX | Austin Community Library System | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,281,292 | $862,103 | $258,195 | $240,074 | 53 | $243,571 | $874,426 | $271,160 |
| 2024 | $2,726,349 | $732,247 | $224,704 | $215,900 | 51 | $218,630 | $745,298 | $240,455 |
| 2023 | $2,218,806 | $344,291 | $247,595 | $233,410 | 59 | $235,994 | $315,609 | $219,398 |
| 2022 | $2,122,110 | $381,455 | $229,705 | $224,980 | 59 | $227,500 | $391,585 | $235,211 |
| 2021 | $1,970,360 | $155,925 | $189,885 | $185,910 | 58 | — | $52,301 | $229,710 |
| 2020 | $2,002,962 | $57,350 | $169,385 | $165,500 | 51 | — | $55,408 | $185,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation reported a distributable amount of $271K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions and scholarships, medical care and research, services for children and families, and community programs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Transition House says it works to address family homelessness in the Santa Barbara community through residential services and tools intended to help families restore self-sufficiency. Dallas CASA says its volunteer advocates protect children and help child victims of abuse and neglect. Child Poverty Action Lab says it aims to reduce child poverty in Dallas. Casa del Herrero says it preserves and restores the Steedman/Bass estate for the benefit of the community, visiting public, scholars, educators, and students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $240,074. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $39,154, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $39,154 to the University of Nebraska Lincoln to fund a graduate student in educational psychology; $19,500 to Casa del Herrero for educational experiences and preservation projects; and $12,420 to Transition House to support homeless families. Other grants included $10,000 each to Boys and Girls Club Austin, Southwestern Medical Foundation, St Mark’s Fund, and The Hockaday School; $6,000 each to Dallas CASA and Southern Methodist University; and $5,000 each to Austin Public Library, Child Poverty Action Lab, and Dell Children’s Medical Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kay Y Moran as president and treasurer, Caitlin Moran and James D Moran Jr as vice presidents, and Heather Biles as secretary.
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation is led by Kay Y. Moran, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kay Y. Moran
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Moran
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Biles
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Moran Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation
How much does James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation give each year?
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation gave $240K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $216K across 51 grants.
What is James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation's typical grant size?
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,530, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation give grants?
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (22%) and Nebraska (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (24 grants), Austin, TX (10 grants) and Santa Barbara, CA (9 grants).
Does James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation's largest grantees?
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Nebraska Lincoln ($39,154), CASA Del Herrero ($19,500) and Transition House ($12,420), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation?
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions and scholarships, medical care and research, services for children and families, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation?
The filing lists Kay Y Moran as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation's EIN?
James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2303252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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