John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust
The John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Pasco, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to individual recipients in several states.
John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust at a glance
In short: John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust gave $137K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $136,500
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,875
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,469,675
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust
- 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: 9593 Snake River Rd, Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: (509) 234-8482
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 195 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (46%), Idaho (21%), Ohio (11%), Oregon (7%), and Utah (7%). The listed $5,000 grants also included an individual recipient in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2024) to $242K (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 28 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $136,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 28 in 2025, 30 in 2024, and 40 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,469,675 | $239,115 | $214,841 | $136,500 | 28 | $136,500 | $203,531 | $167,586 |
| 2024 | $2,444,572 | $171,929 | $181,828 | $119,750 | 30 | $119,750 | $138,059 | $166,107 |
| 2023 | $2,454,471 | $99,107 | $251,025 | $194,200 | 40 | $194,200 | $59,881 | $163,877 |
| 2022 | $2,606,389 | $104,701 | $295,228 | $236,000 | 48 | $236,000 | $67,905 | $170,897 |
| 2021 | $2,805,873 | $380,900 | $321,294 | $242,000 | 49 | $242,000 | $338,380 | $187,113 |
| 2020 | $2,748,795 | $266,429 | $240,567 | $182,624 | 39 | — | $217,054 | $156,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 28 grants totaling $136,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed largest grants were $5,000 each; their stated purpose was “SCHOLARSHIP,” and the recipients were individuals in Washington, Oregon, Utah, Ohio, and Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rochelle Herron, James Carmody, and Scott Wagner as trustees.
John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Carmody
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Rochelle Herron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Scott Wagner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Rochelle Herron (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust
How much does John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust give each year?
John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust gave $137K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 30 grants.
What is John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust's typical grant size?
John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,875, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust give grants?
John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust's top state is Washington, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Idaho (21%) and Ohio (11%).
Does John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (28 grants).
How large is John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust?
John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust?
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 John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust's EIN?
John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6917484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John & Elizabeth Moore Educational Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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