Moser Foundation
Moser Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations and individual recipients for purposes including medical relief, medical expenses, missionary support, and individual support.
Moser Foundation at a glance
In short: Moser Foundation gave $320K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Oregon. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $320,121
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,831
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $24,038
- +15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (52% 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 Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4721, Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 378-1107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nathan Pendleton ($149K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,201), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 35% to Florida, 4% to Arkansas, and 2% to Tennessee. It also lists 3% under an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moser Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 332% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $74K (2021) to $360K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Pendleton Turner, OR | Individual Support | $148,920 |
| Deeply Rooted Grounds St Augustine, FL | Medical Relief | $110,000 |
| Kara Westermann Fort Smith, AR | Nicaragua Mission | $12,000 |
| Oscar Ramirez Salem, OR | Medical | $12,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,201 |
| Joshua Minter | South Africa Mission | $6,000 |
| Jason Elwood Richmond, VA | Missionary Support | $5,800 |
| Lane County Youth for Christ Eugene, OR | Missionary Support | $3,600 |
| Nelda Myers Wilsonville, OR | Individual Support | $2,600 |
| Steven Card Parkville, MO | Individual Support | $2,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,038 | $332,700 | $329,538 | $320,121 | 17 | $320,121 | $1,359 |
| 2023 | $20,876 | $361,100 | $366,692 | $359,791 | 17 | $359,791 | $1,900 |
| 2022 | $26,468 | $281,300 | $278,332 | $258,141 | 6 | $276,241 | $1,357 |
| 2021 | $23,500 | $91,580 | $90,127 | $74,050 | 5 | $88,717 | $1,243 |
| 2020 | $22,047 | $161,550 | $139,817 | $120,190 | 4 | — | $1,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving communities and youth. Deeply Rooted Grounds Inc., which received $110,000, describes its work as providing food, clean water, medical treatment, education, and spiritual healing in poor communities. Lane County Youth for Christ Inc., which received $3,600, describes its mission as providing ministry and guidance to middle- and high-school students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $320,121 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $148,920, with a median of $2,600. Among the grants to organizations, Deeply Rooted Grounds Inc. received $110,000 for medical relief, and Lane County Youth for Christ Inc. received $3,600 for missionary support. Other listed grants included individual support, medical costs, and mission support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Don Moser as president, Susan Moser as secretary, Susan Muench as treasurer, and Ernie Morriera as vice preside.
Moser Foundation is led by Don Moser, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don Moser
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ernie Morriera
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Moser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Muench
Treasurer
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 Moser Foundation
How much does Moser Foundation give each year?
Moser Foundation gave $320K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $360K across 17 grants.
What is Moser Foundation's typical grant size?
Moser Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,600, and its average grant was $18,831, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moser Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Moser Foundation give grants?
Moser Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pahrump, NV (2 grants).
Does Moser Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Moser Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Individual Support" (6 grants) and "Missionary Support" (5 grants).
Who are Moser Foundation's largest grantees?
Moser Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nathan Pendleton ($148,920), Deeply Rooted Grounds ($110,000) and Kara Westermann ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,201), which are not listed by name. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moser Foundation?
Moser Foundation reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving communities and youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moser Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Moser Foundation's EIN?
Moser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4001602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moser 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Moser Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/moser-foundation-morg_7280a5d6b47646efa77e2d352d0bd703
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