Martha Moxley Foundation
The Martha Moxley Foundation is a private foundation based in Weston, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including education, conservation, historic preservation, arts, and community services.
Martha Moxley Foundation at a glance
In short: Martha Moxley Foundation gave $16K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Connecticut. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,750
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,212
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $237,083
- +45.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (25% 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 Martha Moxley 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: 3 Weston Road, Weston, CT 06883
Phone: (973) 464-6670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martha Moxley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio Wesleyan University ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Weston, Connecticut. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (25%), Ohio (19%), Pennsylvania (13%), New Jersey (13%), and Kansas (13%). The listed 2025 recipients also include organizations in New York and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Martha Moxley Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3K (2023) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware, OH | Support Ohio Wesleyan Fund. | $3,000 |
| Hill School Pottstown, PA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Chatham United Methodist Church Chatham, NJ | General Support of the Church | $2,000 |
| Ku Business School Lawrence, KS | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust Inc Westport, CT | To support preservation and conservation of the open space, forests and farmlands. | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lachat Weston, CT | Support Town Historical Farm | $1,000 |
| Hobart & William Smith Geneve, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
| Silver Shield Foundation New York, NY | To support educational opportunities for surviving childen of police officers, firefighters, ems. | $750 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT | To Support Performing Arts Program | $500 |
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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 | $237,083 | $25,049 | $17,288 | $15,750 | 13 | $16,350 | $20,086 | $12,929 |
| 2024 | $163,394 | $15,450 | $14,600 | $13,000 | 11 | $13,000 | $15,450 | $10,789 |
| 2023 | $162,544 | $7,395 | $4,587 | $3,000 | 5 | $3,000 | $7,395 | $9,367 |
| 2022 | $159,736 | $5,304 | $11,530 | $10,000 | 9 | $10,000 | $5,304 | $9,595 |
| 2021 | $165,962 | $12,121 | $13,361 | $12,000 | 10 | $12,000 | $12,121 | $11,151 |
| 2020 | $167,202 | $4,512 | $13,669 | $12,250 | 9 | — | $4,512 | $9,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martha Moxley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Ohio Wesleyan University received a grant to support its fund; the university describes itself as a community of teachers and students devoted to the free pursuit of truth. Aspetuck Land Trust received support for land preservation and conservation; the trust describes its mission as protecting land and connecting people to the natural world. Friends of Lachat received support for the town historical farm; the organization says it works to restore and maintain Lachat Town Farm and offer education and enjoyment there.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $15,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $3,000 to Ohio Wesleyan University; $2,000 each to Hill School, Chatham United Methodist Church, and KU Business School; and $1,000 each to Aspetuck Land Trust, Friends of Lachat, Hobart & William Smith, and an individual recipient Ocean Academy. Other listed grants included $750 to Silver Shield Foundation and $500 each to Ridgefield Playhouse, Weston Volunteer EMS, and Weston PBA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W Moxley, Caroline Moxley, and David Moxley as trustees.
Martha Moxley Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Moxley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline Moxley
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Moxley
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorthy Moxley (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Martha Moxley Foundation
How much does Martha Moxley Foundation give each year?
Martha Moxley Foundation gave $16K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 11 grants.
What is Martha Moxley Foundation's typical grant size?
Martha Moxley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,212, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martha Moxley Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Martha Moxley Foundation give grants?
Martha Moxley Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (19%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Weston, CT (4 grants).
Does Martha Moxley Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Martha Moxley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Martha Moxley Foundation's largest grantees?
Martha Moxley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio Wesleyan University ($3,000), Hill School ($2,000) and Chatham United Methodist Church ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Martha Moxley Foundation?
Martha Moxley Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martha Moxley Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martha Moxley 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 Martha Moxley Foundation's EIN?
Martha Moxley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3207033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Martha Moxley 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.
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 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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