The MOH Foundation
The MOH Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $907K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3.8M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
The MOH Foundation at a glance
In short: The MOH Foundation gave $3.8M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $473K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,784,000
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $473,000
- -9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $153,750
- Total assets
- $907,216
- -71.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The MOH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($1.8M). Together the top 8 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 11 grants of 32 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The MOH Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 792% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2023) to $3.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Donation to University | $1,800,000 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | General Donation to University | $841,500 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Medical Research | $500,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Scholarships | $157,500 |
| World Eye Cancer Hope St. Louis, MO | Support for Children with Illnesses | $150,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Donation to University | $125,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Donation to University | $110,000 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | General Donation to University | $100,000 |
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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 | $907,216 | $1,678,915 | $3,910,551 | $3,784,000 | 8 | $3,910,551 | $1,678,915 | $493,647 |
| 2024 | $3,138,603 | $2,609,854 | $3,326,247 | $3,117,459 | 6 | $3,326,247 | $2,609,854 | $619,892 |
| 2023 | $3,838,313 | $1,763,573 | $2,697,708 | $2,591,667 | 5 | $2,697,708 | $613,573 | $602,110 |
| 2022 | $4,772,448 | $95,125 | $2,888,340 | $2,623,678 | 5 | $2,814,649 | $93,300 | $738,657 |
| 2021 | $7,565,663 | $5,721,364 | $3,451,255 | $3,057,500 | 8 | $3,296,709 | $3,835,424 | $895,854 |
| 2020 | $7,137,296 | $2,627,690 | $3,522,318 | $3,104,907 | 7 | — | $2,509,625 | $976,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The MOH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $494K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The MOH Foundation is led by Peggy Moh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peggy Moh
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Robert W. Wo Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stacy Choong
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael Moh
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Gercken
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alexander Thompson (2020–2023) — Director
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $205K, to Peggy MOH (President).
Frequently asked questions about The MOH Foundation
How much does The MOH Foundation give each year?
The MOH Foundation gave $3.8M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 6 grants.
What is The MOH Foundation's typical grant size?
The MOH Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $153,750, and its average grant was $473,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The MOH Foundation give grants?
The MOH Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (22%) and California (16%).
Does The MOH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The MOH Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The MOH Foundation's largest grantees?
The MOH Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pennsylvania ($1,800,000), University of Connecticut ($841,500) and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The MOH Foundation?
The MOH Foundation reported $907K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $494K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The MOH Foundation's EIN?
The MOH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0492736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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