The Jim Moran Foundation Inc
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Established in 2000 by automotive pioneer Jim Moran, it supports programs intended to improve the quality of life for Florida’s youth and families, with current efforts concentrated in Broward, Palm Beach, and Duval counties.
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jim Moran Foundation Inc gave $27.3M across 216 grants in 2024 (avg $127K), mostly in Florida. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,324,200
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 216
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $126,501
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $283,301,571
- +12.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (19 of 216, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 Moran Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
Qualifying organizations submit an online Letter of Inquiry. The Foundation reviews whether the program aligns with its guidelines and funding focuses and notifies organizations of their status within 90 days. Organizations whose programs are considered priority funding are invited to complete a full grant application. The filing directs applicants to the Foundation’s grant guidelines for application materials and award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: The Jim Moran Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 4007, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-4007
Phone: (954) 429-2122
Website: https://jimmoranfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jim Moran Foundation Inc
Who The Jim Moran Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Florida State University Foundation ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $7.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,047 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 384 grants of 1,047 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grants are primarily awarded for programs serving residents of Broward, Palm Beach, and Duval counties in Florida. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; the filing also lists recipients in Colorado, New York, Virginia, and New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 216 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jim Moran Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 216 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $135K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $85K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% 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 $25.5M (2023) to $33.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 216 grants totaling $27.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Florida State University Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship and General | $3,010,000 |
| Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Senior Housing Stability Project and Mobile Justice Squad | $860,000 |
| Children's Services Council of Broward County Lauderhill, FL | Read for the Record. Kinship Initiatives for Supporting Services, and Healthy Youth Transitions | $820,000 |
| OIC of South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL | Pathways Out of Poverty | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Saturday Program Staffing, Social Emotional Learning Program, and Saturday Program | $433,500 |
| Sulzbacher Jacksonville, FL | Family Housing & Supportive Services | $427,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Project FACT (Fathers And Children Together) and Career Bound | $425,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | Early Learning Spanish CDA Pathway and Pilot | $415,000 |
| Hispanic Unity of Florida Inc Hollywood, FL | Center for Working Families (CWF) | $381,500 |
| Communities In Schools of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | 2024 SEP Site Coordinator Direct Student Support and Student Enrichment Program | $367,000 |
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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 | $283,301,571 | $61,648,207 | $30,047,038 | $27,324,200 | 216 | $27,678,636 | $31,094,473 | $15,845,470 |
| 2023 | $251,700,402 | $45,240,979 | $27,566,856 | $25,475,600 | 221 | $25,729,887 | $19,927,532 | $14,700,085 |
| 2022 | $234,026,279 | $70,682,445 | $27,926,360 | $25,976,990 | 209 | $26,320,471 | $24,734,830 | $14,047,603 |
| 2021 | $191,270,194 | $47,763,594 | $35,431,571 | $33,904,435 | 200 | $34,194,142 | $14,590,859 | $13,767,146 |
| 2020 | $178,938,171 | $48,448,269 | $33,824,323 | $32,562,811 | 201 | — | $9,483,767 | $11,712,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jim Moran Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15.8M 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
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through support for innovative programs and opportunities that meet changing community needs. Its funding focuses include academic enrichment and quality learning; services that improve quality of life for at-risk seniors; programs promoting safety and stability for children and families, including food security; and transitional living programs that help at-risk youth and young adults achieve self-sufficiency.
The Foundation’s 2024 grants included support for a range of organizations and programs. For example, OIC of South Florida describes its mission as providing self-help skills and employment opportunities to disadvantaged and underemployed residents. Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County says its programs support youth development through after-school and summer activities. Women in Distress of Broward County describes its work as stopping domestic violence through intervention, education, and advocacy, while Kids in Distress says its mission is to prevent child abuse, preserve families, and treat children who have been abused or neglected.
The Foundation also carries out direct charitable activity to preserve and share Jim Moran’s history and legacy. It is digitizing its collection for public access and has stated that land purchased in 2021 is intended for future offices and a place to display the collection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation made 216 grants totaling $27,324,200. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $3,010,000, with a median grant of $75,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $3,010,000 to The Florida State University Foundation for the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship and the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship; $860,000 to Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida for its Senior Housing Stability Project and Mobile Justice Squad; and $820,000 to Children’s Services Council of Broward County for Read for the Record, kinship initiatives, and healthy youth transitions. Other large awards included $500,000 to OIC of South Florida for Pathways Out of Poverty and $433,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County for staffing and program activities.
Applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and appropriately recognized under applicable state requirements. Priority consideration is given to programs serving at-risk and economically disadvantaged people without extenuating medical conditions or circumstances. Operational support may be requested if it does not exceed 50% of the funding request. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for capital campaigns, capacity building, health care or medical research, scholarships to individuals, or event sponsorships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janice M Moran as Chairman, Founding Director, and President; Susan Eccher as Director and Treasurer; Val Sousa Jr as Assistant Vice President; Melanie Burgess as Founding Director, Vice President, Executive Director, and Assistant Secretary; Thomas K Blanton as Founding Director and Assistant Treasurer; Dr Melvin T Stith as Founding Director; Lucia C Lopez as Director and Secretary; and Irvin A Kiffin and Dr Michael G Neam as directors.
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc is led by Janice M Moran, Chairman, Founding Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice M Moran
Chairman, Founding Director & President
Board Chair & President → Chairman, Founding Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Burgess
Founding Director, Vice President, Executive Director & Assistant Secretary
Director, Vice President, Executive Director & Assistant Secretary → Founding Director, Vice President, Executive Director & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Eccher
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Irvin A Kiffin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucia C Lopez
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvin T Stith
Founding Director
Director → Founding Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas K Blanton
Founding Director & Assistant Treasurer
Director & Assistant Treasurer → Founding Director & Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael G Neam
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Val Sousa Jr.
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry D McGinnes (2020–2021) — Director & Vice President
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 $150K, to Val Sousa Jr (Assistant Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jim Moran Foundation Inc
How much does The Jim Moran Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc gave $27.3M across 216 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25.5M across 221 grants.
What is The Jim Moran Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $126,501, across 216 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jim Moran Foundation Inc that year got $43K on average.
Where does The Jim Moran Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (44 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (29 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (28 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (13 grants).
Does The Jim Moran Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Jim Moran Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 216) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Mission Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Jim Moran Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Florida State University Foundation ($3,010,000), Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Inc ($860,000) and Children's Services Council of Broward County ($820,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jim Moran Foundation Inc?
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc reported $283.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jim Moran Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through support for innovative programs and opportunities that meet changing community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jim Moran Foundation Inc?
Qualifying organizations submit an online Letter of Inquiry. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jim Moran Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jim Moran Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1058044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jim Moran Foundation Inc 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.
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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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