The Carol Moss Foundation
The Carol Moss Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports U.S. organizations working to improve health care, serve veterans and their families, and improve the quality of life of animals and their human companions.
The Carol Moss Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carol Moss Foundation gave $3.5M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,537,029
- +95.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,798
- +77.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $64,973,041
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (20 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (84% 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 The Carol Moss 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://carolmossfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carol Moss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Hope ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 286 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission covers organizations working in the United States. In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California; Nevada, Oregon, and Texas each received 4%, and Wisconsin received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Carol Moss Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 68 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 $679K (2022) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | BOG Innovation to Impact Campaign - Metastatic Cancer Research | $300,000 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation Long Beach, CA | Full-Time Grooming and Dream Come True Programs | $220,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc San Rafael, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless Carson City, NV | Emergency Veterinary Care and Veteran Support Program | $150,000 |
| Fences for Fido Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Puppy Rescue Mission Celina, TX | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Stray Cat Alliance Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Food Finders Inc Los Alamitos, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue Thousand Oaks, CA | General & Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,973,041 | $5,569,702 | $4,555,023 | $3,537,029 | 74 | $3,884,673 | $5,206,918 | $3,205,332 |
| 2023 | $63,417,083 | $1,278,229 | $2,579,864 | $1,807,750 | 67 | $2,137,965 | $1,335,716 | $2,911,721 |
| 2022 | $56,533,329 | $1,320,215 | $1,440,757 | $678,500 | 27 | $1,011,430 | $1,282,173 | $2,860,993 |
| 2021 | $68,087,079 | $4,876,472 | $3,130,147 | $2,807,000 | 55 | $3,143,300 | $4,493,737 | $3,024,445 |
| 2020 | $65,482,596 | $1,102,474 | $3,293,035 | $2,924,000 | 63 | — | $741,015 | $2,656,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carol Moss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M 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
The foundation’s mission is to contribute to organizations working in the United States to improve health care, serve veterans and their families, and improve the quality of life of animals and their human companions. Its website says its work is guided by Carol Moss’s original vision and philanthropy.
Its animal-related grantees include organizations supporting animal care, rescue, and the bond between people and animals. For example, Guide Dogs for the Blind says it creates partnerships between people, dogs, and communities; Fences for Fido says it improves the quality of life of dogs living outdoors; and Feeding Pets of the Homeless says it provides food and basic emergency veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness.
In health care, the foundation supports services and research intended to improve health outcomes. Cedars-Sinai describes its work as delivering health care enhanced by research and education, while City of Hope states that its mission is to make hope a reality for people affected by cancer and diabetes. The foundation also lists veterans and their families and emergent need as focus areas; its website names organizations working in veteran support and food assistance among its grantees.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $3,537,029. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to City of Hope for general and unrestricted purposes; $300,000 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for its BOG Innovation to Impact Campaign for metastatic cancer research; and $220,000 to Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation for its Full-Time Grooming and Dream Come True programs. Other notable grants were $200,000 to Guide Dogs for the Blind, $150,000 each to Feeding Pets of the Homeless and Fences for Fido, and $130,000 each to Puppy Rescue Mission and Stray Cat Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keith Allen-Niesen, Susan A Beveridge, Louis Halper, William Halper, Mary Heth-Aguado, Ronald Mager, and Theresa Strombom as directors. Louis Halper is listed as president; William Halper as treasurer; and Mary Heth-Aguado as secretary.
The Carol Moss Foundation is led by Louis Halper, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis Halper
Director & President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $59K (2024)
Keith Allen-Niesen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Mary Heth-Aguado
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $46K (2024)
Ronald Mager
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Susan A Beveridge
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Theresa Strombom
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2024)
William Halper
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $43K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel W Halper (2020) — Director, CFO & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $59K, to Louis Halper (Dir, Pres). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Carol Moss Foundation
How much does The Carol Moss Foundation give each year?
The Carol Moss Foundation gave $3.5M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 67 grants.
What is The Carol Moss Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carol Moss Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $47,798, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Carol Moss Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Carol Moss Foundation give grants?
The Carol Moss Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (15 grants), Long Beach, CA (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (3 grants).
Does The Carol Moss Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Carol Moss Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carol Moss Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carol Moss Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Hope ($1,001,000 across 2 grants), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($307,000 across 2 grants) and Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation ($221,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carol Moss Foundation?
The Carol Moss Foundation reported $65.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Carol Moss Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to contribute to organizations working in the United States to improve health care, serve veterans and their families, and improve the quality of life of animals and their human companions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carol Moss 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 The Carol Moss Foundation's EIN?
The Carol Moss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4076344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Carol Moss 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.
Data update history
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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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