Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $270K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $11K.
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,000
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,167
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $269,649
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Step Inc ($8K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 68% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $36K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Step Inc Williamsport, PA | General Grant | $8,000 |
| YMCA Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Grant | $1,000 |
| Judy Patte Memorial Golf Tournament Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Grant | $1,000 |
| Osterhout Free Library Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Grant | $1,000 |
| St Nicholas Church Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Grant | $1,000 |
| Sidney Phyllis Krystal Foundation Lafayette, CO | General Grant | $1,000 |
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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 | $269,649 | $19,319 | $21,850 | $13,000 | 6 | $13,000 | $10,669 | $19,118 |
| 2024 | $272,197 | $17,467 | $24,316 | $15,250 | 8 | $15,250 | $8,610 | $17,555 |
| 2023 | $280,908 | $13,165 | $45,086 | $35,800 | 15 | $35,800 | $5,179 | $16,886 |
| 2022 | $312,841 | $16,851 | $18,168 | $9,450 | 11 | $9,450 | $8,133 | $18,713 |
| 2021 | $314,187 | $19,890 | $25,843 | $18,900 | 15 | $18,900 | $13,405 | $20,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust is led by Ann Owca, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann Owca
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Coyne (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $6K, to Ann Owca (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust
How much does Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust give each year?
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust gave $13K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 8 grants.
What is Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust give grants?
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilkes-Barre, PA (4 grants).
Does Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Step Inc ($8,000), YMCA ($1,000) and Judy Patte Memorial Golf Tournament ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust?
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust reported $270K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 is Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's EIN?
Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7875628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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