The Moozie Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in March 2011. It operates as a charitable arm of the Rosewood Corporation and the Caroline Rose Hunt family. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization and functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting nonprofit organizations across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+25.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$705K
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
32
+28.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of The Moozie Foundation is to support programs that serve to assist vulnerable and underserved populations to achieve self-sufficiency. The foundation seeks to make contributions that will produce a meaningful, measurable, and positive impact for present and future generations.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Grantmaking
- Nonprofit Human Services
- Reproductive Health
- Christian Nonprofits
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $705,000. Recent grantees include:
Average Grant
amount: $25,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Louisiana, and California, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across six states, with a concentration in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $11,441,064
- Total revenues: $3,042,240
- Total expenses: $722,000
- Total grants and contributions: $1,800,000
- Investment income and dividends: $67,040
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $8,000 in 2011 to $11.4 million in 2024.
2023 Financials:
- Total assets: $9.12 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Revenue: $316,000
- Expenses: $604,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,441,064 | $9,122,797 | $9,407,507 |
| Revenue | $3,042,240 | $315,608 | $-68,139 |
| Expenses | $722,000 | $603,750 | $621,493 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $705,000 | $598,875 | $608,875 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,223,840 | $311,733 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $583,491 | $547,141 | $528,330 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Karen Herklotz is listed as the principal officer and contact person for the foundation. The foundation is governed by seven officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Lafayette Harrison | Trustee | — | — |
| Haven Sands Heinrichs | Trustee | — | — |
| Lydia Lygon Sands McCutchen | Trustee | — | — |
| Peyton Sands | Trustee | — | — |
| Lynn Fisher | Vice Pres & Sec | — | — |
| Geoff Eames | Treasurer | — | — |
| John Bowmer Sands | Trustee | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Moozie Foundation has demonstrated active engagement with grantees and the community:
The Moozie Foundation Advances the Work in Fair Park ...**December 2021:** Provided a $40,000 grant to Trusted World, a local nonprofit, for holiday support.
**December 2020:** Awarded grants to four Dallas food pantries as part of early holiday giving.
**January 2022:** Granted $20,000 to The Walls Project to support its expansion in the Dallas community.
THE MOOZIE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANT TO SUPPORT THE WALLS PROJECT EXPANSION**April 2024:** Foundation representatives visited the TR Hoover CDC's innovation tech center, business center, and kitchen to observe the organization's programs and facilities.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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