The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun
The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports no grants; the 2024 filing also states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun at a glance
- Total assets
- $143,665
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,781
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $4,781
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $42,594
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12150 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 496-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 34 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its listed 2021 grantees are located in Irondale, Alabama; Houston, Texas; and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun gives
- 74% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $295K (2020) to $9.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 19 grants totaling $9.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carol Louise Mossy York Advisory Committee Metairie, LA | Charitable Donations | $1,800,000 |
| The David Lyons Mossy Advisory Committee Houston, TX | Charitable Donations | $1,800,000 |
| The Elizabeth Potts Mossy Watt Advisory Committee Houston, TX | Charitable Donations | $1,800,000 |
| The Peter Baker Mossy Advisory Committee Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Charitable Donations | $1,800,000 |
| The Philip Edward Mossy Advisory Committee Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Charitable Donations | $1,800,000 |
| St Michael Church Houston, TX | Aid with Operating Expenses | $95,961 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Aid with Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Kinkaid School Houston, TX | Aid with Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Acton Institute Grand Rapids, MI | Aid with Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Brookwood Community Brookshire, TX | Aid with Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
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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 | $143,665 | $4,781 | $42,594 | — | — | — | $4,781 | $4,382 |
| 2023 | $181,478 | $3,856 | — | — | — | — | $3,856 | $8,785 |
| 2022 | $177,622 | $1,294 | $25,068 | — | — | — | — | $9,769 |
| 2021 | $339,084 | $6,855,893 | $9,311,733 | $9,270,961 | 19 | $9,270,961 | $1,815,121 | $49,972 |
| 2020 | $2,699,724 | $196,330 | $327,719 | $295,000 | 15 | — | $53,611 | $174,962 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations with varied missions: Eternal Word Television Network Inc describes its work as operating Catholic media networks and producing religious programming; Houston Coalition for Life says it aims to end abortion in Houston peacefully and prayerfully; and Cato Institute says it works to advance individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported zero grants in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2021, it gave $15,000 to Eternal Word Television Network Inc, $10,000 to Houston Coalition for Life, and $5,000 to Cato Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David L Mossy, Carol M York, and Philip E Mossy as trustees.
The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol M. York
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Mossy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip E. Mossy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wiley L. Mossy Jr. (2020–2021) — 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 The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun
How large is The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun?
The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun reported $144K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
What does The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun?
The foundation’s 2024 filing 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 ↑
Where does The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun make grants?
The foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its listed 2021 grantees are located in Irondale, Alabama; Houston, Texas; and Washington, DC.
How much is The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun's EIN?
The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0070599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jane P and Wiley L Mossy Jr Foun 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.
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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