The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Rye, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including schools, a university, medical and research organizations, and organizations serving children and young adults.
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation gave $6.1M across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $165K), mostly in Massachusetts. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,088,500
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $164,554
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $138,586,459
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (85% 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 Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Heather Drive, Rye, NH 03870
Phone: (617) 439-2498
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Sebastian's School Inc ($1.2M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 187 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 85% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in Oregon (7%), Connecticut (4%), Washington, DC (2%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $111K; repeat grants $232K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $113K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $6.1M (2024) to $10.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Sebastian's School Inc Needham, MA | Challenge Gift Support | $1,000,000 |
| The College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Performing Arts Center Support | $700,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Inc Boston, MA | General Fund Support | $600,000 |
| Newton County Day School of the Sacred Heart Newton, MA | General Fund Support | $500,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation Portland, OR | School of Public Health Support | $400,000 |
| The Broad Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | General Fund Support | $300,000 |
| The College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | Annual Fund Support | $300,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General Fund Support | $250,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust Boston, MA | General Fund Support | $200,000 |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Violence Intervention Advocacy Fund Support | $200,000 |
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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 | $138,586,459 | $9,793,394 | $6,518,221 | $6,088,500 | 37 | $6,179,590 | $7,229,117 | $8,133,775 |
| 2023 | $135,312,045 | $4,962,406 | $7,916,772 | $7,540,000 | 37 | $7,631,084 | $4,725,726 | $7,327,101 |
| 2022 | $138,266,411 | $8,365,793 | $8,902,195 | $7,858,500 | 40 | $7,951,490 | $5,057,932 | $6,936,950 |
| 2021 | $138,802,813 | $23,499,716 | $10,640,313 | $10,315,000 | 33 | $10,395,358 | $10,023,733 | $6,966,839 |
| 2020 | $125,988,887 | $19,894,387 | $8,055,651 | $7,830,000 | 40 | — | $4,745,210 | $5,962,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for education, health and medical services, research, and organizations serving children and young adults.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Catholic Schools Foundation says it provides families with demonstrated financial need an opportunity to access a Catholic education focused on Christian values and character formation. The Broad Institute says its research seeks to advance biomedicine and improve understanding and treatment of disease. Save the Children describes its work as children’s relief and development, while Year Up says it aims to close the opportunity divide by helping young adults develop skills and access careers and higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $6,088,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $50,000. Among its largest grants were $1,000,000 to St. Sebastian’s School for challenge gift support, $700,000 to the College of the Holy Cross for performing arts center support, and $600,000 to the Catholic Schools Foundation for general fund support. Other grants included $400,000 to Portland State University Foundation for School of Public Health support and $300,000 to the Broad Institute for general fund support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa Mooney and James F. Mooney III as trustees.
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James F. Mooney III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mooney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
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 Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation
How much does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation gave $6.1M across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.5M across 37 grants.
What is The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $164,554, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation that year got $111K on average.
Where does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (12 grants), Needham, MA (4 grants), Braintree, MA (3 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Gala Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Sebastian's School Inc ($1,227,500 across 4 grants), The College of the Holy Cross ($1,000,000 across 2 grants) and Catholic Schools Foundation Inc ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation?
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation reported $138.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for education, health and medical services, research, and organizations serving children and young adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6948994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mooney-reed-charitable-foundation-morg_721bf15361974c5f94bac8343ad4fe81
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