Moss Foundation Inc
Moss Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports $3,375,790 in grants to 51 organizations, primarily in Florida. The foundation also conducts an annual golf tournament attended by more than 408 individuals and supported by more than 105 organizations.
Moss Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Moss Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Florida. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,375,790
- +82.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,192
- +96.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,500
- Total assets
- $501,912
- -11.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (29 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% 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 Moss Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that there is no formal application or required format, and requests must be made by organizations recognized under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Michelle Daniels
Mailing address: 6363 Nw 6 Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 712-5969
Email: mdaniels@mosscm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moss Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Florida Found ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 181 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 2% to Texas, and 1% each to North Carolina, Maryland, and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Moss Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 51 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $62K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $50K repeat.
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 $875K (2022) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Florida Found Gainsville, FL | For Ramos Callaboratory | $500,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic Univ West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Fund | $300,000 |
| Handy Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Assistance with at Risk Youths | $264,000 |
| Live the Life South Florida Ft Lauderdale, FL | Annual Donation | $200,000 |
| Nova South Eastern University Davie, FL | Mission | $200,000 |
| Place of Hope West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Contribution | $200,000 |
| 4KIDS of South Florida Ft Lauderdale, FL | Annual Donation | $150,000 |
| Arc Broward Sunrise, FL | Building Bright Futures | $105,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization Miami, FL | 2024 Partnership | $100,000 |
| Mighty Men Foundation Ft Lauderdale, FL | McBride Mason Lodge | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $501,912 | $4,193,217 | $4,201,062 | $3,375,790 | 51 | $3,375,790 |
| 2023 | $569,756 | $2,352,043 | $2,300,613 | $1,853,500 | 55 | $1,853,500 |
| 2022 | $362,773 | $1,395,857 | $1,315,203 | $875,050 | 32 | $875,050 |
| 2021 | $217,222 | $2,056,686 | $1,039,315 | $1,671,500 | 21 | $1,671,500 |
| 2020 | $182,450 | $1,853,560 | $897,667 | $1,756,000 | 22 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working with children and at-risk youth, education, and people with developmental disabilities or other life challenges. For example, Place of Hope describes its work as providing a stable and loving family environment for children and families; Arc Broward describes providing therapeutic, educational, vocational, and residential services; and Student ACES describes programs focused on character and leadership for high school student-athletes. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $3,375,790. Grant amounts ranged from $2,625 to $500,000, with a median of $34,500. Among the largest grants were $500,000 to the University of Florida Foundation for “Ramos Callaboratory,” $300,000 to an individual recipient Atlantic University for its annual fund, and $264,000 to HANDY Inc for assistance with at-risk youths. Other notable awards included $200,000 each to Live the Life South Florida, Nova Southeastern University, and Place of Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chad Moss as president, Alberto P. Miranda as vice president, Joanna Clarkson as treasurer, and Michelle Daniels as secretary. It also lists Sandra Moss, David Greer, Jennifer Escobar, and Katherine Moss as directors.
Moss Foundation Inc is led by Chad Moss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chad Moss
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Greer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Moss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Escobar
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Moss
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alberto P. Miranda
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Clarkson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Daniels
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Scott Moss (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sasha Seco (2020–2022) — 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 Moss Foundation Inc
How much does Moss Foundation Inc give each year?
Moss Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 55 grants.
What is Moss Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Moss Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $34,500, and its average grant was $66,192, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moss Foundation Inc that year got $62K on average.
Where does Moss Foundation Inc give grants?
Moss Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ft Lauderdale, FL (12 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Davie, FL (2 grants).
Does Moss Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Moss Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Mission" (4 grants), "Annual Donation" (3 grants) and "Annual Contribution" (3 grants).
Who are Moss Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Moss Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Florida Found ($500,000), Palm Beach Atlantic Univ ($300,000) and Handy Inc ($264,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moss Foundation Inc?
Moss Foundation Inc reported $502K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What does Moss Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working with children and at-risk youth, education, and people with developmental disabilities or other life challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moss Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moss Foundation Inc's EIN?
Moss Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4802331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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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Grantable. (2026). Moss Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/moss-foundation-inc-morg_56de04c7c7e941d6b90d0e53ac374029
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