P M Moore Foundation
The P M Moore Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists 15 grants totaling $289,700, primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
P M Moore Foundation at a glance
In short: P M Moore Foundation gave $290K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $289,700
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,313
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,949,000
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to P M Moore Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter request to Paul W Duff. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul W Duff
Mailing address: PO Box 416, 1531 Second Street, Beaver, PA 15009
Phone: (724) 774-4997
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who P M Moore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beaver Area Memorial Library ($75K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 66 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 15% to Ohio, and 7% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is P M Moore Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2020) to $290K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Area Memorial Library Beaver, PA | General Operations | $75,000 |
| BF Jones Memorial Library Aliquippa, PA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Heritage Valley Health Foundation Moon Township, PA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Muskingum University New Concord, OH | General Operatons | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army Aliquippa, PA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Hopewell School House Cambridge, OH | General Operations | $17,200 |
| Beaver County Special Unit Aliquippa, PA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Services Society Zelienople, PA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Vanport Fire Department Vanport, PA | General Operatons | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,949,000 | $424,913 | $296,428 | $289,700 | 15 | $289,700 | $243,994 | $281,010 |
| 2024 | $3,820,515 | $411,444 | $282,395 | $276,000 | 15 | $276,000 | $241,856 | $262,600 |
| 2023 | $3,691,466 | $242,654 | $281,187 | $275,000 | 14 | $275,000 | $242,185 | $246,682 |
| 2022 | $3,729,999 | $221,846 | $262,939 | $255,000 | 12 | $255,000 | $231,149 | $245,673 |
| 2021 | $3,771,092 | $273,314 | $251,356 | $240,000 | 10 | $240,000 | $232,578 | $232,275 |
| 2020 | $3,749,134 | $283,485 | $232,524 | $220,000 | 9 | — | $240,465 | $215,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, P M Moore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $281K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include general operations support for charitable organizations.
Among the grantees, Beaver Area Memorial Library describes its mission as providing library services, while BF Jones Memorial Library says it provides patrons access to educational, informational, historical, recreational, and technological materials and services. Muskingum University describes its mission as preparing learners to think critically, excel professionally, grow personally, and contribute ethically. Beaver County Humane Society says its mission is to protect and enhance the lives of domestic animals and promote kindness and respect for living creatures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $289,700. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $75,000 to Beaver Area Memorial Library and $50,000 to BF Jones Memorial Library, both for general operations. Other notable grants were $25,000 to Heritage Valley Health Foundation, $25,000 to Muskingum University, and $20,000 each to the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a letter request as the application material and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ruth Ann Duff as secretary and Paul W Duff as president and trustee.
P M Moore Foundation is led by Paul W. Duff, President Tr since 2025 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul W. Duff
President Tr
President & Treasurer → President Tr, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Ruth Ann Duff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $600, to Ruth Ann Duff (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about P M Moore Foundation
How much does P M Moore Foundation give each year?
P M Moore Foundation gave $290K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $276K across 15 grants.
What is P M Moore Foundation's typical grant size?
P M Moore Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,313, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from P M Moore Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does P M Moore Foundation give grants?
P M Moore Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (15%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aliquippa, PA (4 grants).
Does P M Moore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of P M Moore Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are P M Moore Foundation's largest grantees?
P M Moore Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beaver Area Memorial Library ($75,000), BF Jones Memorial Library ($50,000) and Heritage Valley Health Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is P M Moore Foundation?
P M Moore Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $281K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does P M Moore Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operations support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from P M Moore Foundation?
Submit a letter request to Paul W Duff. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is P M Moore Foundation's EIN?
P M Moore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6066268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). P M Moore Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/p-m-moore-foundation-morg_f074a00612724e55a8e2a48e8263254f
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