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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+16.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$157K
-31.0% YoY
Grant Count
24
-4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-28.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services. Based on recent financial filings, typical grant awards range from $60 to $129,916. In the most recent fiscal year (2024), the foundation reported total giving of $157,290 with expenses of $251,490.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Moller Family Foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities. Primary funding regions include Illinois, Wisconsin, and Virginia. The foundation has also funded projects in California, Colorado, New York, and other states, with grants reaching organizations in cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $2,650,776 (as of 2024)
Annual Activity (2024):
- Revenue: $407,932
- Expenses: $251,490
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since November 2012 (EIN: 61-1677884)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,093,456 | $2,650,776 | $2,546,061 |
| Revenue | $627,489 | $407,932 | $71,541 |
| Expenses | $184,809 | $251,490 | $391,771 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $162,126 | $232,414 | $356,443 |
| Net Investment Income | $134,365 | $327,984 | $42,916 |
| Distributable Amount | $198,536 | $164,810 | $229,914 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Southern Illinois Univeristy Founda ($55,000), Beyond Hunger ($32,400), Chicago Giving Circle ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR UNRESTIRCTED USE OF CHARITY | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois Chicago, IL | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $10,000 |
| Build Chicago Chicago, IL | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $1,500 |
| Chicago Giving Circle Chicago, IL | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $20,000 |
| PBS News Hour Arlington, VA | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $2,500 |
| Wttw Public Radio Chicago, IL | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $1,000 |
| Southern Illinois Univeristy Founda CARBONDALE, IL | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $55,000 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $1,000 |
| MACC Fund Wawatosa, WI | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $200 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago, IL | SAME AS ORGANIZATION 1 | $465 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Scott Moller – President
- Jack Moller
- Ana Moller
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT MOLLER | President | — | — |
| Jack Moller | Director | — | — |
| Ana Moller | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Moller Family Foundation?
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services. Based on recent financial filings, typical grant awards range from $60 to $129,916. In the most recent fiscal year (2024), the foundation reported total giving of $157,290 with expenses of $251,490.
Where does Moller Family Foundation make grants?
The Moller Family Foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities. Primary funding regions include Illinois, Wisconsin, and Virginia. The foundation has also funded projects in California, Colorado, New York, and other states, with grants reaching organizations in cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
What size grants does Moller Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Moller Family Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $157K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Moller Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Moller Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Moller Family Foundation's EIN?
Moller Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1677884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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