Moser Family Foundation Inc
Moser Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Maine and other states, including organizations working in areas such as food access, housing, youth services, land conservation, and the arts.
Moser Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Moser Family Foundation Inc gave $702K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Maine. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $702,000
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,938,613
- +33.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (7 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (36% 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 Moser Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Bowdoin Street, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (410) 385-0497
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moser Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Venture Fundthe Dream US ($50K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
276 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 276 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Maine (36%), followed by the District of Columbia (16%), Maryland (14%), Illinois (9%), and Virginia (9%). The listed grants also included recipients in Colorado and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moser Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 52 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $598K (2020) to $702K (2024). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $702K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fundthe Dream US Washington, DC | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Main Portland, ME | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| Medill School- Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| Food for Others Fairfax, VA | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Some Inc (So Others Might Eat) Washington, DC | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Space Gallery Denver, CO | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Sinai Hospital Baltimore, MD | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Congregation Bet Ha'am South Portland, ME | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Smyal Washington, DC | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Oasis Free Clinics Oakland, CA | General Purposes | $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 | $6,938,613 | $2,457,601 | $751,082 | $702,000 | 52 | $704,220 | $2,410,739 | $656,359 |
| 2023 | $5,217,274 | $-54,180 | $734,424 | $690,500 | 51 | $690,319 | $103,669 | $596,298 |
| 2022 | $6,113,314 | $245,881 | $717,514 | $664,000 | 58 | $665,370 | $197,237 | $621,724 |
| 2021 | $6,520,152 | $538,038 | $687,885 | $619,500 | 59 | $620,989 | $480,092 | $642,036 |
| 2020 | $6,061,576 | $288,642 | $639,837 | $597,500 | 56 | — | $282,600 | $457,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moser Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $656K 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 mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Food for Others says it provides free groceries to people experiencing food insecurity in Northern Virginia, while SMYAL describes its work as supporting LGBTQ+ youth through programs that include housing support, mental health services, and leadership training. Portland Stage Company says it invests in art, learning, and connecting diverse communities through theatrical productions and programs. Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust describes its work as conserving natural areas, supporting the local food system, and providing education and recreation programs.
Other 2024 grantees describe work addressing homelessness and poverty: Preble Street says it provides services to people experiencing homelessness, housing problems, hunger, and poverty, and Tedford Housing says it works to help people move from homelessness to home.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $702,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $50,000 to New Venture Fund/The Dream US; $40,000 to Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine and $40,000 to Northwestern University’s Medill School; and $30,000 each to Food for Others, SOME Inc., and Space Gallery.
Other reported 2024 grants included $25,000 to SMYAL, $20,000 to Portland Stage Company, $20,000 to Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, $15,000 to Preble Street, and $15,000 to Tedford Housing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth K Moser as president/trustee; Moriah Moser as vice president/trustee; Jeremy RH Moser as treasurer/trustee; Michael Moser as secretary; and Carolyn Goodman, Daniel Morgenstern, Laura Kittle, Emma Morgenstern, Sam Moser, and Naomi Moser as trustees.
Moser Family Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth K. Moser, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth K. Moser
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Goodman Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Morgenstern MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Rh Moser
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kittle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moriah Moser
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emma Morgenstern
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Moser
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Moser
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Ranta
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Esquival
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moser
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martin P. Moser Jr. (2020–2022) — Secretary & Trustee
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 Moser Family Foundation Inc
How much does Moser Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Moser Family Foundation Inc gave $702K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $691K across 51 grants.
What is Moser Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Moser Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,500, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moser Family Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Moser Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Moser Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maine, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (11 grants), Baltimore, MD (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Brunswick, ME (3 grants).
Does Moser Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Moser Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moser Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Moser Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Venture Fundthe Dream US ($50,000), Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Main ($40,000) and Medill School- Northwestern University ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moser Family Foundation Inc?
Moser Family Foundation Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $704K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $656K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moser Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moser Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Moser Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Moser Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2567449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moser Family Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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