Moozie Foundation
Moozie Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $705,000, with most grant dollars going to Texas recipients.
Moozie Foundation at a glance
In short: Moozie Foundation gave $705K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $705,000
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,031
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $11,441,064
- +25.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (14 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Moozie Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2101 Cedar Springs Road 1600, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 849-9000
Website: https://moozie.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moozie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Compass ($70K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 121 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to California, 4% to Colorado, and 3% to Louisiana. Most of the listed largest grants went to Dallas organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Moozie Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 32 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2021) to $705K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Compass Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $70,000 |
| The Compass School of Texas Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $60,000 |
| CASA Del Lago Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $50,000 |
| South Dallas Driving Academy Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $50,000 |
| Magdalan House Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $35,000 |
| Wesley-Rankin Community Center Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $35,000 |
| Cafe Momentum Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $25,000 |
| Advocates for Community Transformation Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association Boulder, CO | To fund general operating support. | $20,000 |
| Greenspace Dallas Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support. | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,441,064 | $3,042,240 | $722,000 | $705,000 | 32 | $705,000 | $1,223,840 | $583,491 |
| 2023 | $9,122,797 | $315,608 | $603,750 | $595,000 | 25 | $598,875 | $311,733 | $547,141 |
| 2022 | $9,407,507 | $-68,139 | $621,493 | $605,000 | 19 | $608,875 | — | $528,330 |
| 2021 | $10,101,527 | $802,514 | $369,688 | $355,000 | 21 | $359,344 | $798,170 | $611,536 |
| 2020 | $9,679,913 | $6,216,526 | $519,318 | $505,000 | 24 | — | $261,016 | $514,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moozie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $583K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations working in areas such as family services, education, youth development, and community support. For example, Family Compass describes its mission as preventing child abuse and neglect and building healthy families in North Texas. The Compass School of Texas says it equips students with a strong academic foundation, while Cafe Momentum describes its work as providing at-risk youth with life skills, education, and employment opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $705,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $70,000, with a median of $17,500. The largest awards included $70,000 to Family Compass, $60,000 to The Compass School of Texas, and $50,000 each to CASA Del Lago and South Dallas Driving Academy. The listed largest grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bailey Lafayette Harrison, Haven Sands Heinrichs, Lydia Lygon Sands McCutchen, Peyton Sands, and John Bowmer Sands as trustees; Lynn Fisher as vice president and secretary; and Geoff Eames as treasurer.
Moozie Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bailey Lafayette Harrison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Haven Sands Heinrichs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Bowmer Sands
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lydia Lygon Sands McCutchen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peyton Sands
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Geoff Eames
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn Fisher
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Moozie Foundation
How much does Moozie Foundation give each year?
Moozie Foundation gave $705K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $595K across 25 grants.
What is Moozie Foundation's typical grant size?
Moozie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $22,031, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moozie Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Moozie Foundation give grants?
Moozie Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (22 grants), Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Carrollton, TX (2 grants).
Does Moozie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Moozie Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moozie Foundation's largest grantees?
Moozie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Family Compass ($70,000), The Compass School of Texas ($60,000) and CASA Del Lago ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moozie Foundation?
Moozie Foundation reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $705K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $583K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moozie Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included general operating support for organizations working in areas such as family services, education, youth development, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moozie Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moozie Foundation's EIN?
Moozie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2612129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moozie Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Moozie Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/moozie-foundation-morg_6ce26e297bfd4a8a84e22c6a02667ca2
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