Moore Scholarship Trust
Moore Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2026 filing reports 14 grants totaling $28,000, each listed for scholarships.
Moore Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Moore Scholarship Trust gave $28K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $28,000
- +75.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $481,939
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Iowa (77% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Moore Scholarship Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moore Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cornell College ($5K). Together the top 8 received $19K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 14% to New York, 5% to Missouri, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to an individual recipient
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Moore Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $31K (2023). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA | Scholarships | $5,100 |
| Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Central College Pella, IA | Scholarships | $2,400 |
| Iowa State University Ames, IA | Scholarships | $2,200 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Simpson College Indianola, IA | Scholarships | $1,100 |
| William Penn University Oskaloosa, IA | Scholarships | $1,100 |
| Truman State University Kirksville, MO | Scholarships | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $481,939 | $30,507 | $38,769 | $28,000 | 14 | $31,033 | $22,543 | $30,696 |
| 2025 | $485,768 | $17,023 | $26,281 | $16,000 | 9 | $18,981 | $9,430 | $26,051 |
| 2024 | $494,027 | $12,045 | $35,139 | $24,522 | 11 | $27,600 | $8,191 | $24,214 |
| 2023 | $515,971 | $76,993 | $44,309 | $30,500 | 10 | $34,024 | $69,248 | $24,453 |
| 2022 | $481,401 | $101,742 | $37,345 | $26,000 | 7 | $29,536 | $93,852 | $28,295 |
| 2021 | $415,627 | $13,249 | $35,124 | $25,100 | 11 | — | $5,149 | $26,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moore Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants were reported for scholarship purposes and went to colleges and college-related organizations. For example, Cornell College describes its mission as offering an innovative, rigorous learning community that develops students’ intellectual curiosity, creativity, and moral courage. The University of Northern Iowa Foundation says its mission is to grow and sustain private resources and build relationships in support of the university, its students, faculty, staff, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $28,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $6,200, with a median of $1,200. The largest grants included $6,200 to an individual recipient Community College, $5,100 to Cornell College, and $4,000 to the Culinary Institute of America. Other reported grants included $2,400 to Central College, $2,200 to Iowa State University, and $2,000 to the University of an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists US Bank NA as trustee.
Moore Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is US Bank NA, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: U S Bank N A (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $8K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Moore Scholarship Trust
How much does Moore Scholarship Trust give each year?
Moore Scholarship Trust gave $28K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 9 grants.
What is Moore Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Moore Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,000, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Moore Scholarship Trust give grants?
Moore Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%).
Does Moore Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Moore Scholarship Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (14 grants).
Who are Moore Scholarship Trust's largest grantees?
Moore Scholarship Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Cornell College ($5,100), Culinary Institute of America ($4,000) and Central College ($2,400), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Moore Scholarship Trust?
Moore Scholarship Trust reported $482K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moore Scholarship Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants were reported for scholarship purposes and went to colleges and college-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moore Scholarship Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moore Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Moore Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6512721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Moore Scholarship Trust 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 2021 (received by the IRS July 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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