The John a Moran Charitable Trust
The John A Moran Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1988 and based in Palm Beach, Florida. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
+85.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.0M
+1559.8% YoY
Grant Count
35
+337.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$229K
+279.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary funding interests include:
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation has demonstrated particular support for arts institutions, with documented grants to major cultural organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation made $685,000 in grants during 2023, with additional grants documented beyond those listed above.
Grant Range
Range:** $750 to $2,175,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,861,410
- Total Revenues: $260,765
- Total Expenses: $633,001
- Investment Income and Dividends: $235,285
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $15,002
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,405,722
- Total Giving: $8,000,000
Staffing: 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,405,722 | $8,861,410 | $9,237,237 |
| Revenue | $15,717,038 | $260,765 | $151,694 |
| Expenses | $8,175,929 | $633,001 | $1,046,064 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,000,000 | $482,000 | $971,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,934,089 | $101,437 | $170,210 |
| Distributable Amount | $878,780 | $681,472 | $697,724 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLE O MORAN | TRUSTEE | — | $35,486 |
| KELLIE DAWN HUDSON | TRUSTEE | — | $35,486 |
| MARISA MORAN SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE | — | $35,486 |
| ELIZABETH MORAN | TRUSTEE | — | $35,486 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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