Moose Foundation Inc
Moose Foundation, inc. Operates exclusively to support the purposes and endeavors of mooseheart child city and school, inc., moosehaven, inc., and moose charities, inc.
Moose Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Moose Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $2.8M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,600,000
- +72.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,800,000
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,800,000
- Total assets
- $328,103,285
- +9.8% 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 Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mooseheart Child City & School Inc ($4.8M). Together the top 2 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Moose Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). 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 $3.3M (2024) to $7.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mooseheart Child City & School Inc Mooseheart, IL | Support for Operations and Maintenance. | $4,800,000 |
| Moosehaven Inc Mooseheart, IL | Support for Operations and Maintenance. | $800,000 |
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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 | $328,103,285 | $21,158,854 | $6,043,938 | $5,600,000 | 2 | $11,873,595 |
| 2024 | $298,814,967 | $13,324,840 | $3,401,782 | $3,250,000 | 1 | $7,203,904 |
| 2023 | $270,317,289 | $11,739,987 | $7,010,290 | $6,850,000 | 1 | $4,143,576 |
| 2022 | $261,014,797 | $19,670,612 | $6,049,934 | $5,900,000 | 2 | $14,001,057 |
| 2021 | $262,385,978 | $11,558,781 | $7,193,500 | $7,000,000 | 2 | $6,493,148 |
About Moose Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Moose Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Mooseheart, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $328.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5.6M. Net investment income was $11.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Moose Foundation Inc is led by Scott D. Hart, Moose International CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott D. Hart
Moose International CEO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George W. McCullough III
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles A. Thulin
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
F. Ross Fleet
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Davis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny R. Albert
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Mech
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Peterson Start
Moose International CFO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Liguori V Saladin (2021–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Moose Foundation Inc
How much does Moose Foundation Inc give each year?
Moose Foundation Inc gave $5.6M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 1 grant.
How large is Moose Foundation Inc?
Moose Foundation Inc reported $328.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.2M.
Where does Moose Foundation Inc operate?
Moose Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Moose Foundation Inc's EIN?
Moose Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3993733. 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 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 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 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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