Michael Moore Family Foundation
Michael Moore Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $119K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $33K.
Michael Moore Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Moore Family Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,500
- -45.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,250
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $118,769
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% 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 Moore Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Misericordia Heart of Mercy ($10K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael Moore Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $23K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia Heart of Mercy Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Judes Hospital Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $118,769 | $33,147 | $12,612 | $12,500 | 2 | $12,500 | $33,035 | $5,712 |
| 2024 | $118,611 | $7,042 | $23,099 | $23,000 | 4 | $23,000 | $6,983 | $6,423 |
| 2023 | $127,064 | $10,441 | $14,092 | $14,000 | 4 | $14,000 | $2,566 | $5,629 |
| 2022 | $122,678 | $1,348 | $12,956 | $12,750 | 4 | $12,750 | $1,228 | $6,225 |
| 2021 | $132,526 | $1,769 | $10,259 | $10,000 | 3 | $10,000 | $1,510 | $6,583 |
| 2020 | $141,287 | $8,925 | $13,577 | $13,573 | 4 | — | $8,921 | $6,240 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Moore Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Moore Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa L. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah K. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Michael Moore Family Foundation
How much does Michael Moore Family Foundation give each year?
Michael Moore Family Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 4 grants.
How large is Michael Moore Family Foundation?
Michael Moore Family Foundation reported $119K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Michael Moore Family Foundation operate?
Michael Moore Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee.
What is Michael Moore Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael Moore Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1815795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Michael Moore Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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