The John a Moran Charitable Trust
The John A Moran Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It made $8 million in grants to 50 recipients in filing year 2025.
The John a Moran Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The John a Moran Charitable Trust gave $8.0M across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $160K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,000,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $160,000
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $10,135,708
- -38.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The John a Moran Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing describes a process for submitting funding requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Submit a written request with materials describing the organization and a copy of its U.S. Treasury determination letter. No particular form is required.
- Review Cycle
- There are no specific deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no specific deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Carole O Moran
Mailing address: 3701 South Flagler Drive Unit B104, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Phone: (561) 659-0075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John a Moran Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 121 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (55%), Utah (26%), and Virginia (13%). Florida and California each received 1% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John a Moran Charitable Trust gives
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 724% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 814% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $482K (2023) to $8.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,175,000 |
| John a Moran Eye Center Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,100,000 |
| The Juilliard School New York, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,000,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,019,000 |
| Sun Valley Library Sun Valley, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $65,000 |
| The Bluebird Mission White Plains, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $50,000 |
| New Dawn Family Resource Center Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Contribution | $38,500 |
| The Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Contribution | $35,000 |
| The Palm Beach Zoo West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Contribution | $27,500 |
| SPCA of Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $26,000 |
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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 | $10,135,708 | $1,970,810 | $8,237,621 | $8,000,000 | 50 | $8,000,000 | $1,207,405 | $982,298 |
| 2024 | $16,405,722 | $15,717,038 | $8,175,929 | $8,000,000 | 35 | $8,000,000 | $2,934,089 | $878,780 |
| 2023 | $8,861,410 | $260,765 | $633,001 | $482,000 | 8 | $482,000 | $101,437 | $681,472 |
| 2022 | $9,237,237 | $151,694 | $1,046,064 | $971,000 | 12 | $971,000 | $170,210 | $697,724 |
| 2021 | $10,128,405 | $2,034,220 | $833,781 | $795,000 | 16 | $795,000 | $2,006,439 | $771,823 |
| 2020 | $8,927,966 | $715,393 | $662,606 | $635,000 | 13 | — | $692,125 | $701,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John a Moran Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $982K for 2025 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. The Bluebird Mission says it provides expedited emergency and basic-needs assistance to victims of domestic violence. Other recipients include arts and cultural institutions, animal-welfare organizations, educational organizations, public media, and an organization providing meals during crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust made 50 grants totaling $8 million. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $2,175,000, with a median of $13,750. The largest grants included $2,175,000 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, $2,100,000 to the John A Moran Eye Center, $2,000,000 to The Juilliard School, and $1,019,000 to The Nature Conservancy. Each was reported as an unrestricted contribution.
The trust’s filing states that it does not limit giving to preselected organizations. It asks that funding requests be submitted in writing with materials describing the requesting organization and a copy of its U.S. Treasury determination letter. No particular form is required, and the filing states that there are no particular restrictions or limitations on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carole O Moran, Kellie Dawn Hudson, Marisa Moran Sullivan, and Elizabeth Moran as trustees.
The John a Moran Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carole O. Moran
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$31K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Elizabeth Moran
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$31K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Kellie Dawn Hudson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$31K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Marisa Moran Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$31K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Moran (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $36K, to Carole O Moran (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The John a Moran Charitable Trust
How much does The John a Moran Charitable Trust give each year?
The John a Moran Charitable Trust gave $8.0M across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8.0M across 35 grants.
What is The John a Moran Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The John a Moran Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $13,750, and its average grant was $160,000, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John a Moran Charitable Trust give grants?
The John a Moran Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (26%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and New Canaan, CT (4 grants).
Does The John a Moran Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John a Moran Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John a Moran Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The John a Moran Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($2,175,000), John a Moran Eye Center ($2,100,000) and The Juilliard School ($2,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John a Moran Charitable Trust?
The John a Moran Charitable Trust reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $982K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John a Moran Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John a Moran Charitable Trust?
The filing describes a process for submitting funding requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John a Moran Charitable Trust's EIN?
The John a Moran Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0066880. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The John a Moran Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-john-a-moran-charitable-trust-morg_34c60e39ce0a4497a071111027cff707
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