Moreno Family Foundation
The Moreno Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including children’s programs, health, community services, education, and the arts.
Moreno Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Moreno Family Foundation gave $9.2M across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), mostly in Arizona. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,248,505
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,179
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $143,142,814
- +15.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (5 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (66% 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 Moreno Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4455 East Camelback Rd Suite C-140, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 667-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moreno Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Angels Baseball Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $6.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
429 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 289 grants of 429 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Arizona recipients received 66% of grant dollars and California recipients received 28%. Kansas received 3%, New York 1%, and Rhode Island 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moreno Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 81 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $121K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $5.5M (2020) to $9.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $9.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angels Baseball Foundation Anaheim, CA | Children | $2,500,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation Phoenix, AZ | HEALTH | $1,250,250 |
| Chicanos Por La Causa Phoenix, AZ | Community | $505,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | Children | $500,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Community | $500,000 |
| Univ of AZ Hispanic Scholarship Tucson, AZ | Education | $500,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Community | $350,000 |
| Tgen Foundation Phoenix, AZ | HEALTH | $305,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Lawrence, KS | Education | $250,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers Phoenix, AZ | Community | $250,000 |
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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 | $143,142,814 | $29,020,025 | $9,533,355 | $9,248,505 | 81 | $9,250,930 | $20,676,766 | $9,272,679 |
| 2023 | $123,803,594 | $1,498,366 | $8,097,060 | $8,035,000 | 85 | $8,040,280 | $3,835,968 | $7,343,710 |
| 2022 | $129,795,948 | $19,040,310 | $6,863,800 | $6,784,200 | 89 | $6,788,500 | $3,694,307 | $7,268,232 |
| 2021 | $117,327,204 | $12,846,787 | $8,109,370 | $7,923,000 | 86 | $7,927,685 | $12,794,957 | $7,874,278 |
| 2020 | $110,468,410 | $2,129,316 | $5,777,720 | $5,529,900 | 88 | — | $4,792,665 | $5,492,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moreno Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.3M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in several fields. For example, Angels Baseball Foundation says its programs address education, healthcare, arts and sciences, and community-related youth initiatives. Barrow Neurological Foundation says it supports Barrow Neurological Institute, while Chicanos Por La Causa describes its work as driving economic and political empowerment. St. Vincent de Paul says it provides food, clothing, and household items for people in need; UMOM New Day Centers says it works to end family homelessness. Phoenix Theatre describes its role as nurturing new talent, showcasing diverse voices, and engaging audiences through contemporary productions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 81 grants totaling $9,248,505. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500,000, with a median of $25,000. Among its largest awards were $2,500,000 to Angels Baseball Foundation, $1,250,250 to Barrow Neurological Foundation, $505,000 to Chicanos Por La Causa, and $500,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of the Valley, St. Vincent de Paul, and the University of Arizona Hispanic Scholarship. Other notable 2024 grants included $350,000 to St. Mary’s Food Bank, $305,000 to TGen Foundation, $250,000 to Kansas University Endowment, and $250,000 to UMOM New Day Centers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Arturo Moreno, Carole Moreno, Ricardo Moreno, and Nicole York as directors.
Moreno Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arturo Moreno
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Moreno
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Moreno
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole York
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nicole Moreno (2020) — Director
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 Moreno Family Foundation
How much does Moreno Family Foundation give each year?
Moreno Family Foundation gave $9.2M across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.0M across 85 grants.
What is Moreno Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Moreno Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $114,179, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moreno Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Moreno Family Foundation give grants?
Moreno Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (37 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (6 grants), Tucson, AZ (5 grants) and Mesa, AZ (3 grants).
Does Moreno Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 81 grants with a stated purpose on Moreno Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (24 grants), "Education" (19 grants) and "Health" (16 grants).
Who are Moreno Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Moreno Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Angels Baseball Foundation ($2,500,000), Barrow Neurological Foundation ($1,250,250) and Chicanos Por La Causa ($505,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moreno Family Foundation?
Moreno Family Foundation reported $143.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Moreno Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations in several fields. For example, Angels Baseball Foundation says its programs address education, healthcare, arts and sciences, and community-related youth initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moreno Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moreno Family Foundation's EIN?
Moreno Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0918198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moreno Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Moreno Family Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). Moreno Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/moreno-family-foundation-morg_0a0e6fdb01b34e6191c46feadeeca143
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