Momoney Foundation Inc

Grantmaker Waunakee, WI EIN: 39-1980426

MOMONEY FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in Waunakee, Wisconsin. It makes charitable disbursements to qualified charitable organizations and reported 14 grants totaling $45,016 for its 2024 filing year.

Key facts about Momoney Foundation Inc

In short: Momoney Foundation Inc gave $45K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
39-1980426
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$45,016
Grants made (2024)
14
Average grant
$3,215
Median grant
$2,260
New grantees (estimate)
43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2024)
Primary geography
Wisconsin (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$45K

-25.9% YoY

Grant Count

14

-17.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-10.1% YoY

Is Momoney Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

43%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated purpose is to make charitable disbursements to qualified charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including parishes, schools, and charitable organizations. One recipient, Pearls for Teen Girls Inc, describes its mission as supporting young people’s personal growth, resilience, and well-being through an approach that integrates emotional, mental, physical, and social development. That is Pearls’ mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $45,016. Grants ranged from $200 to $11,000, with a median of $2,260. Notable grants included $11,000 to Our Lady Queen of Peace in Madison, Wisconsin; $9,213 to Blessed Sacrament Parish in Milwaukee; $5,000 to DSHA Highschool in Milwaukee; $3,834 to One Child in Madison; and $3,500 to Ronald McDonald House in Madison. Each of these grants was listed for program services. Pearls for Teen Girls Inc received $2,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Wisconsin (92%). Other recipient-state shares were Florida (4%), Washington, DC (2%), Nebraska (1%), and Missouri (0%).

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

MadisonMilwaukeeBoca RatonRosevilleBoys TownFentonKansas CityMiddletonWashingtonDeerfieldWaunakeeHonoluluPhoenixSaint Paul

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K19 grants2019 20 grants2020 13 grants2021 16 grants2022 17 grants2023 14 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $45K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Our Lady Queen of Peace: $11KOur Lady Queen of Peace$11KBlessed Sacrament Parish: $9KBlessed Sacrament Parish$9KDsha Highschool: $5KDsha Highschool$5KOne Child: $4KOne Child$4KRonald McDonald House: $4KRonald McDonald House$4KLife 102 5: $3KLife 102 5$3KPearls for Teen Girls: $3KPearls for Teen Girls$3KCross Catholic Outreach: $2KCross Catholic Outreach$2KDiocese of Madison: $2KDiocese of Madison$2KFriends of Waisman Ce: $2KFriends of Waisman Ce$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Our Lady Queen of Peace ($11K). Together the top 10 received $43K.

Grant Size Distribution

80 grants across all recorded years

80<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady Queen of Peace Madison, WIProgram Services$11,000
Blessed Sacrament Parish Milwaukee, WIProgram Services$9,213
Dsha Highschool Milwaukee, WIProgram Services$5,000
One Child Madison, WIProgram Services$3,834
Ronald McDonald House Madison, WIProgram Services$3,500
Life 102 5 Madison, WIProgram Services$3,000
Pearls for Teen Girls Milwaukee, WIProgram Services$2,500
Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FLProgram Services$2,019
Diocese of Madison Madison, WIProgram Services$1,500
Friends of Waisman Ce Madison, WIProgram Services$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grants Grant count
2024 $45,016 14
2023 $60,790 17
2022 $45,290 16

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists John P Richards as president, Elizabeth A Richards as secretary, Jok Richards as vice president, and Chris Richards as treasurer.

Momoney Foundation Inc is led by John P. Richards, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • John P. Richards

    President

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Richards

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth A. Richards

    Secretary

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jok Richards

    Vice President

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 5610 Cobblestone Lane, Waunakee, WI 53597-8709
Phone: (608) 850-3656

Frequently asked questions about Momoney Foundation Inc

How much does Momoney Foundation Inc give each year?

Momoney Foundation Inc gave $45K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $61K across 17 grants.

What is Momoney Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Momoney Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,260, and its average grant was $3,215, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Momoney Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.

Where does Momoney Foundation Inc give grants?

Momoney Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (7 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).

Does Momoney Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Momoney Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (14 grants).

Who are Momoney Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Momoney Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Our Lady Queen of Peace ($11,000), Blessed Sacrament Parish ($9,213) and Dsha Highschool ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

What does Momoney Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s stated purpose is to make charitable disbursements to qualified charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including parishes, schools, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Momoney Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Momoney Foundation Inc's EIN?

Momoney Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1980426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does Momoney 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 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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