The Moreno Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1998 and based in Phoenix, Arizona. It has been tax-exempt since November 1999. The foundation is a family-led philanthropic organization that conducts grantmaking across multiple issue areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$143.1M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.2M
+15.1% YoY
Grant Count
81
-4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$114K
+20.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving primarily supports education, as well as youth, health, human services, and community development. The foundation broadly funds a wide range of issues within these areas, both in Arizona and beyond.
Grantmaking
The Moreno Family Foundation makes substantial grants, typically ranging from $25,000 to $2.5 million, with a median grant size of approximately $25,000. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
of approximately $25,000. Recent grant activity includes:
How to Apply
** The foundation indicates it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. It does not maintain a website with guidance for grantseekers or publicly available records of past grantmaking. Networking with board and staff members is likely key to gaining consideration.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary focus areas including Arizona, California, and New York. It funds organizations in numerous U.S. cities and states, including major urban centers and smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $123.8 million
- Total Revenue: $1.5 million
- Total Expenses: $8.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $143.1 million
- Total Giving: $9.2 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $143,142,814 | $123,803,594 | $129,795,948 |
| Revenue | $29,020,025 | $1,498,366 | $19,040,310 |
| Expenses | $9,533,355 | $8,097,060 | $6,863,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,250,930 | $8,040,280 | $6,788,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $20,676,766 | $3,835,968 | $3,694,307 |
| Distributable Amount | $9,272,679 | $7,343,710 | $7,268,232 |
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
250 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
The foundation is led by a board of directors serving without compensation:
- Arturo Moreno – Director
- Carole Moreno – Director
- Ricardo Moreno – Director
- Nicole York – Director
Arturo Moreno is the founder and a billionaire businessman. He is the former CEO of Outdoor Systems, which he sold to Infinity Broadcasting for $8.7 billion in stock in 1999. He is also the owner of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, making him the first Mexican-American to own a major league sports team.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTURO MORENO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CAROLE MORENO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICARDO MORENO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICOLE YORK | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awards annual scholarships to nursing students through the Moreno family. The foundation maintains active grantmaking with recent awards to major health and youth-focused organizations, demonstrating continued philanthropic engagement in its priority areas.
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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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