John J Moller Family Foundation
The John J Moller Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It made 21 grants totaling $145,400 in filing year 2024, supporting organizations working in areas including wildlife and land conservation, youth outdoor experiences, and other community services.
John J Moller Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John J Moller Family Foundation gave $145K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,400
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,924
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,500,061
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (14 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John J Moller Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John J Moller Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rainforest Trust ($34K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 24% to Virginia, 8% to the District of Columbia, 5% to Georgia, and 5% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John J Moller Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 21 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $153K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | General & Unrestricted | $34,320 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $28,600 |
| Crane School Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Community Partners Los Angeles, CA | YouthWell PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| Light the World Inc Alpharetta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $6,800 |
| Our Rescue Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $6,800 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,720 |
| Amazon Conservation Association Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,720 |
| San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation San Mateo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,720 |
| Wilderness Youth Project Incorporated Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,720 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,500,061 | $202,908 | $198,229 | $145,400 | 21 | $171,502 | $178,881 | $199,066 |
| 2023 | $3,492,882 | $166,303 | $205,627 | $153,000 | 29 | $184,546 | $142,903 | $186,468 |
| 2022 | $3,529,206 | $611,591 | $190,161 | $140,000 | 18 | $161,844 | $90,574 | $165,029 |
| 2021 | $3,107,776 | $621,464 | $173,548 | $125,000 | 15 | $148,568 | $349,274 | $162,980 |
| 2020 | $2,659,860 | $99,891 | $143,108 | $99,589 | 18 | — | $81,796 | $148,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Moller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions include protecting rainforest and wildlife, conserving the Amazon, and helping young people and families learn through outdoor experiences. Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including youth programs, homelessness, land conservation, and family relationships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $145,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $34,320, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $34,320 to Rainforest Trust, $28,600 to American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation, and $15,000 to Crane School. Community Partners received $10,000 for its YouthWell program.
Other notable 2024 grants included $6,800 each to Light the World Inc and Our Rescue, and $5,720 each to African Wildlife Foundation, Amazon Conservation Association, San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation, and Wilderness Youth Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Austin Moller and Christina Moller as directors; Conrad Moller as vice president, treasurer, and director; Kristopher Moller as secretary and director; and Tokai Nordegaard as president and director.
John J Moller Family Foundation is led by Tokai Nordegaard, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tokai Nordegaard
President & Director
Dir* & President → President, 2021
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Moller
Director
Director & Treas* → Dir*, 2021
Dir* → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Moller
Director
Director & Sec* → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Moller
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Dir*, Pres* & Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristopher Moller
Secretary & Director
Dir* & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
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 John J Moller Family Foundation
How much does John J Moller Family Foundation give each year?
John J Moller Family Foundation gave $145K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 29 grants.
What is John J Moller Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John J Moller Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,924, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John J Moller Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does John J Moller Family Foundation give grants?
John J Moller Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (24%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants), Ojai, CA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does John J Moller Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of John J Moller Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John J Moller Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John J Moller Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rainforest Trust ($34,320), American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation ($28,600) and Crane School ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John J Moller Family Foundation?
John J Moller Family Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (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 John J Moller Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own missions include protecting rainforest and wildlife, conserving the Amazon, and helping young people and families learn through outdoor experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John J Moller Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 J Moller Family Foundation's EIN?
John J Moller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2208959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John J Moller Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
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