Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Launched by Moderna in 2022, it supports organizations and causes intended to create long-lasting change for a healthier world, including through grants, philanthropic giving during humanitarian crises, and employee matching.
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $611K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,890,230
- -29.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $611,279
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $41,008
- Total assets
- $27,021,719
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Review Cycle
- The stated 2026 application windows are March 16–April 30 and August 1–September 15.
- Deadline
- The stated 2026 application windows are March 16–April 30 and August 1–September 15.
- Contact
Mailing address: 325 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 710-0709
Website: https://modernatx.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc
Who Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($4.6M). Together the top 8 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 29 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as benefiting local and global communities and says it particularly seeks to strengthen communities where it lives and works. In the 2025 filing, 95% of grant dollars were reported for recipients in Delaware, 2% in Washington, D.C., and 1% each in California, Texas, and an unspecified state. The largest listed grant was to an organization in Delaware; the filing does not specify the locations of several other recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 212% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.9M (2025) to $8.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE | Program Support | $4,645,586 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts | $100,000 |
| International Medical Corps Los Angeles, CA | Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc Kerrville, TX | Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts | $50,000 |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation | Program Support | $32,015 |
| Charitable Giving | Program Support | $6,731 |
| Canadian Online Giving Foundation | Program Support | $4,479 |
| The Trustee for the Australian Online Giving Foundation | Program Support | $1,419 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grant totals by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,021,719 | $2,190,980 | $5,592,209 | $4,890,230 | 8 | $5,131,584 | $1,156,045 | $2,423,342 |
| 2024 | $31,132,929 | $1,763,397 | $7,138,019 | $6,922,171 | 10 | $7,113,868 | $1,763,397 | $1,692,260 |
| 2022 | $42,873,695 | $50,672,875 | $8,643,763 | $8,568,313 | 11 | $8,593,420 | $672,875 | $1,833,195 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.4M 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 foundation says it aims to address ongoing needs in communities affected by COVID-19, including inequalities highlighted or exacerbated by the pandemic. Its focus areas are health—promoting public health and access to quality healthcare; science—advancing STEM education and innovation; and community—addressing systemic barriers faced by underserved populations, particularly in places where Moderna lives and works.
A 2025 grant went to International Medical Corps, whose stated mission is to save lives and relieve suffering through health interventions and related activities that strengthen communities affected by conflict, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported eight grants totaling $4,890,230 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $1,419 to $4,645,586, with a median of $41,008. The largest grant was $4,645,586 to American Online Giving Foundation Inc for program support. Other listed grants included $100,000 to the American National Red Cross, $50,000 to International Medical Corps, and $50,000 to The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc.; each was designated to support disaster relief efforts. The foundation also reported $6,922,171 in grants in 2024 and $8,568,313 in 2022. In a 2024 statement, it reported that it donated $7.2 million in grants in 2023, including $1.4 million for humanitarian crises after disaster events.
The foundation describes a semiannual grant cycle with two application periods each year. It says grants support 501(c)(3) organizations and similarly organized nonprofits outside the U.S. The stated 2026 cycles are March 16–April 30, with decisions communicated in July, and August 1–September 15, with decisions communicated in November.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shannon Klinger as director and president, Tracey Franklin and Rose Loughlin as directors, Paul Baranello as treasurer, and Brian Sandstrom as secretary until October 2025. It lists Catherine Cronin as a director until March 2025.
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Shannon Klinger, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon Klinger
Director & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Cronin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Franklin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Loughlin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sandstrom
Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Baranello
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen Hoge (2021–2024) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.9M across 10 grants.
What is Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $41,008, and its average grant was $611,279, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Delaware: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants) and "Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts" (3 grants).
Who are Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($4,645,586), American National Red Cross ($100,000) and International Medical Corps ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc?
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc reported $27.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it aims to address ongoing needs in communities affected by COVID-19, including inequalities highlighted or exacerbated by the pandemic. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing 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 Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1807181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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