Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Wilkes Barre, PA EIN: 23-7875628

Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Wilkes Barre, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $272K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust

EIN: 23-7875628
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $15,250
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $1,906
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $272,197
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (93%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilkes Barre, PA (4 grants). 75% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 87% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$272K

-3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$15K

-57.4% YoY

Grant Count

-46.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-20.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $14K (93%)

Colorado $1K (7%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado District of Columbia New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

Wilkes BarreKingstonLafayetteMontoursvillePittstonWashingtonWellsboroWilliamsportArlingtonDallasEdwardsvilleHersheyJenkins TownshipMoosicStaten IslandWest Chester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$272,197	$280,908	$312,841
Revenue	$17,467	$13,165	$16,851
Expenses	$24,316	$45,086	$18,168
Qualifying Distributions	$15,250	$35,800	$9,450
Net Investment Income	$8,610	$5,179	$8,133
Distributable Amount	$17,555	$16,886	$18,713

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Lycoming Co Camp Cadet ($7,000), Step Inc ($3,000), YMCA ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Lycoming Co Camp Cadet Montoursville, PA	General Grant	$7,000
Step Inc Williamsport, PA	General Grant	$3,000
YMCA Wilkes Barre, PA	General Grant	$1,000
St Nicholas Church Wilkes Barre, PA	General Grant	$1,000
Wyoming Valley Childrens Assn Kingston, PA	General Grant	$1,000
Sidney Phyllis Krystal Foundation Lafayette, CO	General Grant	$1,000
The Collier Institute for Intellectual Inquiry and Innovation Fund Wilkes Barre, PA	Donation	$1,000
Dr George Moses Senior All Star Gam Wilkes Barre, PA	Donation	$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ann Owca	Trustee	2	$5,725

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust?

Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Wilkes Barre, PA. It holds $272K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust holds $272K in total assets with $17K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $15K in 2024.

Where does Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust operate?

Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust awarded 8 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Michael J Mooney Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2021–2024.