The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, it made 25 grants totaling $293,500.
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation gave $294K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Texas. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,500
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,740
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,218,034
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (35% 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 Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4516 Wildwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75209
Phone: (214) 977-6653
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristo Rey ($40K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (35%), California (23%), Georgia (14%), Colorado (14%), and New York (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2019) to $307K (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Dallas, TX | Program Services | $40,000 |
| New Horizon Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Program Services | $40,000 |
| Young Catholic Professionals Dallas, TX | Program Services | $38,000 |
| Integrated Education Fund Claremont, CA | Program Services | $35,000 |
| Star Foundation of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA | Program Services | $16,000 |
| Paws of War Nesconset, NY | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Cinema Napa Valley Napa, CA | Program Services | $13,000 |
| Cistercian Fusion Corps Irving, TX | Program Services | $13,000 |
| St Simons Land Tr St Simons Island, GA | Program Services | $11,000 |
| Golden Isle Youth Orchestra Brunswick, GA | Program Services | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,218,034 | $498,931 | $293,926 | $293,500 | 25 | $293,713 | $499,741 | $379,717 |
| 2023 | $5,013,029 | $249,175 | $319,081 | $307,000 | 32 | $307,000 | $240,581 | $305,824 |
| 2022 | $5,100,804 | $530,132 | $219,758 | $200,871 | 23 | $200,871 | $512,615 | $302,453 |
| 2021 | $4,828,980 | $968,696 | $285,206 | $255,500 | 30 | $258,440 | $884,145 | $334,991 |
| 2020 | $4,231,279 | $795,350 | $270,097 | $255,500 | 21 | — | $742,601 | $266,959 |
| 2019 | $3,763,016 | $358,457 | $210,712 | $197,197 | 24 | — | $331,013 | $239,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $380K 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 2024 recipients include organizations working in varied areas. For example, Young Catholic Professionals says it brings young adults in their 20s and 30s together to support and encourage them in their faith and professional lives. PAWS of War says it rescues, trains, and places shelter dogs to assist veterans and first responders affected by war. Cinema Napa Valley says it enriches its community through education, outreach, and partnerships, including its annual film festival. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve wildlife protection, independent-film services, food access in North Texas, and hospice care in coastal Georgia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $293,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $40,000 each to Cristo Rey in Dallas, Texas, and New Horizon Foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado; $38,000 to Young Catholic Professionals in Dallas, Texas; and $35,000 to Integrated Education Fund in Claremont, California. Other notable grants included $16,000 to Star Foundation of Coastal Georgia, $15,000 to PAWS of War, and $13,000 each to Cinema Napa Valley and Cistercian Fusion Corps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James M Moroney III as president, and Michael Wilhoit Moroney, Mary Molly Moroney, and Melinda Ann Moroney as board members.
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation is led by James M. Moroney III, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Moroney III
President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Molly Moroney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Ann Moroney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wilhoit Moroney
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation
How much does The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation give each year?
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation gave $294K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $307K across 32 grants.
What is The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,740, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation give grants?
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants), Brunswick, GA (3 grants), Irving, TX (2 grants) and St Simons Island, GA (2 grants).
Does The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (25 grants).
Who are The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cristo Rey ($40,000), New Horizon Foundation ($40,000) and Young Catholic Professionals ($38,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation?
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $294K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $380K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients include organizations working in varied areas. For example, Young Catholic Professionals says it brings young adults in their 20s and 30s together to support and encourage them in their faith and professional lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2608813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Jim & Lynn Moroney Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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