The Julia Foundation
The Julia Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Jadwin, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $290K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Julia Foundation at a glance
In short: The Julia Foundation gave $290K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $289,961
- +1657.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,245
- +1657.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Primary geography
- Missouri (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Julia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of the Ozarks ($276K). Together the top 8 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Julia Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2224% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $290K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Springfield, MO | Closed the Julia Foundation | $276,462 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church Joplin, MO | Operational Expenses | $3,500 |
| New Hope Cemetery Salem, MO | Operational Expenses | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army Salem, MO | Feeding the Hungry | $2,500 |
| American Legion Post 99 Salem, MO | Honor Veterans/ Buy Flags | $2,000 |
| American Legion Post 100 Park City, MT | Provide Flag & Honor Veterans | $2,000 |
| Solace House Joplin, MO | Operational Expenses | $477 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Joplin, MO | Postage | $22 |
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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 | — | $15,698 | $290,818 | $289,961 | 8 | $289,961 | $15,398 | $12,646 |
| 2023 | $190,302 | $17,058 | $17,297 | $16,500 | 8 | $16,500 | $16,358 | $13,064 |
| 2022 | $190,817 | $18,819 | $19,777 | $18,000 | 8 | $18,000 | $18,084 | $16,791 |
| 2021 | $194,454 | $39,812 | $12,824 | $12,475 | 10 | $12,475 | $39,162 | $17,122 |
| 2020 | $169,328 | $13,135 | $15,940 | $15,000 | 10 | — | $11,510 | $14,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Julia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Julia Foundation is led by Hershel Moser, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hershel Moser
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julia Moser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sally Di Pierdomenico
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Julia Foundation
How much does The Julia Foundation give each year?
The Julia Foundation gave $290K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 8 grants.
What is The Julia Foundation's typical grant size?
The Julia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $36,245, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Julia Foundation give grants?
The Julia Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, MO (3 grants) and Joplin, MO (3 grants).
Does The Julia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The Julia Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Julia Foundation's largest grantees?
The Julia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of the Ozarks ($276,462), Trinity United Methodist Church ($3,500) and New Hope Cemetery ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is The Julia Foundation?
The Julia Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Jadwin, MO.
How much is The Julia Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Julia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Julia Foundation's EIN?
The Julia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1779076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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