Moeller Foundation Inc
Moeller Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to 10 organizations totaling $114,000, with each listed grant designated for general support.
Moeller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Moeller Foundation Inc gave $114K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state California. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,000
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,400
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $1,342,393
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (41% 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 Moeller Foundation Inc
- 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: 38 Robbins Road, Lexington, MA 02421
Phone: (978) 443-4961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moeller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 10000 Degrees ($26K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 44 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars distributed among recipients in California (41%), New York (27%), Massachusetts (18%), Washington, DC (7%), and Colorado (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Moeller Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2019) to $123K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | General Fund | $26,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund New York, NY | General Fund | $22,000 |
| Wbur Boston, MA | General Fund | $12,500 |
| Age Africa Washington, DC | General Fund | $8,500 |
| Living Water Children's Fund New York, NY | General Fund | $8,500 |
| Women's Lunch Place Boston, MA | General Fund | $8,500 |
| Landspath Santa Rosa, CA | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute Boulder, CO | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Canal Alliance San Rafael, CA | General Fund | $6,500 |
| Headsup San Rafael Public Education Foundation San Rafael, CA | General Fund | $6,500 |
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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 | $1,342,393 | $65,322 | $139,055 | $114,000 | 10 | $114,000 | $40,267 | $111,929 |
| 2024 | $1,416,126 | $53,134 | $132,551 | $108,000 | 8 | $108,000 | $28,583 | $106,830 |
| 2023 | $1,495,543 | $54,228 | $142,148 | $120,000 | 9 | $120,000 | $32,080 | $100,232 |
| 2022 | $1,583,463 | $54,144 | $145,638 | $123,000 | 9 | $123,000 | $31,506 | $104,722 |
| 2021 | $1,674,957 | $60,048 | $134,961 | $108,000 | 8 | $108,000 | $33,087 | $120,467 |
| 2020 | $1,749,870 | $48,916 | $126,514 | $105,000 | 8 | — | $27,402 | $105,325 |
| 2019 | $1,827,468 | $53,409 | $121,205 | $99,000 | 8 | — | $31,204 | $101,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moeller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $112K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, 10,000 Degrees describes its work as helping students from low-income backgrounds access and complete higher education. Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund says it promotes gun-safety legislation and initiatives and works to reduce gun violence. Women’s Lunch Place describes providing a day-shelter community and services for women experiencing hunger, homelessness, and poverty. Rocky Mountain Institute says it works to transform the global energy system toward a zero-carbon future, while Canal Alliance describes serving Marin’s low-income immigrant community and working to break the generational cycle of poverty for Latino immigrants and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $114,000 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $26,000, with a median grant of $8,500. The largest awards went to 10,000 Degrees ($26,000) and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund ($22,000). Other grants included WBUR ($12,500), Age Africa ($8,500), Living Water Children’s Fund ($8,500), and Women’s Lunch Place ($8,500). The remaining grants were $7,500 to LandsPath, $7,500 to Rocky Mountain Institute, $6,500 to Canal Alliance, and $6,500 to HeadsUp San Rafael Public Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Seth Moeller, Jane Moeller, Clark Moeller, and Ethan Moeller as directors; Jacob Moeller as treasurer; Elisabeth Ludlage Moeller as secretary; Claudia Giordano Moeller as president; and Liam Moeller as vice-president.
Moeller Foundation Inc is led by Claudia Giordano Moeller, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claudia Giordano Moeller
President
Secretary → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Clark Moeller
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ethan Moeller
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jane Moeller
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Seth Moeller
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Ludlage Moeller
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jacob Moeller
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Liam Moeller
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Moeller Foundation Inc
How much does Moeller Foundation Inc give each year?
Moeller Foundation Inc gave $114K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 8 grants.
What is Moeller Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Moeller Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,500, and its average grant was $11,400, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moeller Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Moeller Foundation Inc give grants?
Moeller Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Massachusetts (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Moeller Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Moeller Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moeller Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Moeller Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include 10000 Degrees ($26,000), Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund ($22,000) and Wbur ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Moeller Foundation Inc?
Moeller Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moeller Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, 10,000 Degrees describes its work as helping students from low-income backgrounds access and complete higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moeller Foundation Inc?
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 Moeller Foundation Inc's EIN?
Moeller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1876495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Moeller Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
Live grants for the work Moeller Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). Moeller Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/moeller-foundation-inc-morg_6b935d3b832740b59d5a80af5e91f951
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