Moose Charities Inc
Moose Charities will support, assist and operate charitable activities and endeavors of moose, and any related foundation, trust fund, or charitable subsidiary.
Moose Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Moose Charities Inc gave $23.4M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7.8M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,364,736
- +38.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,788,245
- +85.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,266,184
- Total assets
- $5,031,554
- -35.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Moose Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Moose Foundation Inc ($9.3M). Together the top 3 received $23.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 11 grants of 19 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Moose Charities Inc gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11.7M (2021) to $23.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $23.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moose Foundation Inc Mooseheart, IL | To Endow the Funding of Mooseheart/Moosehaven | $9,285,259 |
| Mooseheart Child City & School Mooseheart, IL | To provide additional funds for care of children in need | $7,266,184 |
| Moosehaven Inc Mooseheart, IL | To provide additional funds for care of elderly in need | $6,813,293 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,031,554 | $23,178,263 | $24,995,167 | $23,364,736 | 3 | $119,840 |
| 2024 | $7,844,802 | $19,030,673 | $18,306,436 | $16,836,654 | 4 | $50,343 |
| 2023 | $7,038,846 | $19,823,357 | $21,524,435 | $20,032,537 | 4 | $166,492 |
| 2022 | $5,385,966 | $15,548,845 | $14,892,469 | $13,635,376 | 4 | $463,121 |
| 2021 | $5,844,965 | $13,305,468 | $12,875,309 | $11,660,123 | 4 | $389,025 |
About Moose Charities Inc
Based on IRS filings
Moose Charities Inc is a public charity, based in Mooseheart, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $23.4M. Net investment income was $120K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Moose Charities Inc is led by Pamela Amundsen, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Amundsen
Executive Director
Vice President → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$95K (2021) → $111K (2025)
Bruce J. Berger
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert K. Funkey
Chairman Mi Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Hart
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Ridenhour
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Bliss
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonie Richardson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Prouty
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shane
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Cavanaugh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Peterson Start
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Joseph R. Mech (2021–2025) — Secretary & Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 123124
- Former: William Cutter (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: John Sipes (2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Ingram (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Terry L Walls (2021–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Tony Haudenschield (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bruce T Masopust (2023) — Director
- Former: Joyce Henderson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ted E Burton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul W Curtis (2022) — Director
- Former: Dawn Mackland (2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $111K, to Pamela Amundsen (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Moose Charities Inc
How much does Moose Charities Inc give each year?
Moose Charities Inc gave $23.4M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16.8M across 4 grants.
What is Moose Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Moose Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,266,184, and its average grant was $7,788,245, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Moose Charities Inc give grants?
Moose Charities Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mooseheart, IL (3 grants).
Does Moose Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Moose Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Moose Charities Inc?
Moose Charities Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.2M.
What is Moose Charities Inc's EIN?
Moose Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3993740. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Moose Charities 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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