Kluver-Moore Foundation
Kluver-Moore Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Colorado, including organizations working in areas such as food assistance, behavioral health, education, and public lands.
Kluver-Moore Foundation at a glance
In short: Kluver-Moore Foundation gave $135K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Colorado. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,643
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,588,516
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% 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 Kluver-Moore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 449, Fort Collins, CO 80522
Phone: (970) 493-3250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kluver-Moore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank for Larimer County ($15K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 67 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kluver-Moore Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% 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 $108K (2021) to $253K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank for Larimer County Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $15,000 |
| Project Self Sufficiency Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $15,000 |
| CASA of Larimer County Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
| Gardens on Spring Creek Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
| Museum of Art Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
| Poudre School District Foundation Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
| Poudre Wilderness Volunteers Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
| Respite Care Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
| Summitstone Health Partners Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
| Food Bank Taste Benefit Fort Collins, CO | MISC | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,588,516 | $323,933 | $169,176 | $135,000 | 14 | $135,788 | $290,545 | $196,593 |
| 2023 | $2,535,777 | $268,608 | $152,876 | $122,500 | 13 | $123,263 | $238,995 | $172,741 |
| 2022 | $2,513,590 | $259,114 | $284,826 | $252,500 | 15 | $253,237 | $227,525 | $168,548 |
| 2021 | $2,624,900 | $325,933 | $136,308 | $107,500 | 12 | $108,212 | $297,837 | $175,388 |
| 2020 | $2,513,420 | $222,656 | $152,228 | $127,500 | 13 | — | $198,634 | $152,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kluver-Moore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. SummitStone Health Partners describes providing behavioral health services, including crisis care and treatment. Respite Care Inc. says it provides short-term care for children with developmental disabilities and respite for their families. Poudre Wilderness Volunteers describes helping the U.S. Forest Service manage and protect wilderness, forests, and other public lands. Poudre School District Foundation says it inspires community investment in student learning experiences, and Poudre River Library Trust says it supports public library programming and capital needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $135,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest listed grants were $15,000 each to Food Bank for Larimer County and Project Self Sufficiency. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to CASA of Larimer County, Gardens on Spring Creek, Museum of Art, Poudre School District Foundation, Poudre Wilderness Volunteers, Respite Care, SummitStone Health Partners, and Food Bank Taste Benefit; and $7,500 each to Poudre River Library Trust and SAINT.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas K Moore and Sadie E Moore as directors.
Kluver-Moore Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sadie E. Moore
Director
Dirctor → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas K. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Kluver-Moore Foundation
How much does Kluver-Moore Foundation give each year?
Kluver-Moore Foundation gave $135K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 13 grants.
What is Kluver-Moore Foundation's typical grant size?
Kluver-Moore Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,643, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kluver-Moore Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Kluver-Moore Foundation give grants?
Kluver-Moore Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (14 grants).
Does Kluver-Moore Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Kluver-Moore Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Misc" (14 grants).
Who are Kluver-Moore Foundation's largest grantees?
Kluver-Moore Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Bank for Larimer County ($15,000), Project Self Sufficiency ($15,000) and CASA of Larimer County ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kluver-Moore Foundation?
Kluver-Moore Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197K (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 Kluver-Moore Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. SummitStone Health Partners describes providing behavioral health services, including crisis care and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kluver-Moore Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Kluver-Moore Foundation's EIN?
Kluver-Moore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6036243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kluver-Moore 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kluver-Moore Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kluver-moore-foundation-morg_d284d70e14d14abb90cad798451368bc
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