The Moran Family Foundation
The Moran Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Corsicana, Texas. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says applications may be submitted by qualified religious, educational, and charitable organizations in Navarro County, Texas.
The Moran Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Moran Family Foundation gave $932K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $931,770
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,669
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,858,980
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (6 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Moran Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts written applications from qualified religious, educational, and charitable organizations in Navarro County, Texas. Applications should include the organization’s name, tax-exempt status, and a detailed narrative of the purpose and amount requested. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that awards are generally limited to organizations in Navarro County, Texas.
- Review Cycle
- Applications should be submitted prior to March 31 each year for consideration.
- Deadline
- Applications should be submitted prior to March 31 each year for consideration.
- Contact
Application contact: Gail Moran
Mailing address: P O Box 209, Chatfield, TX 75105
Phone: (903) 872-2591
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Moran Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Navarro College Foundation ($228K). Together the top 10 received $712K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 229 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing says awards are generally limited to organizations in Navarro County, Texas. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients (87%), with 8% to Arizona, 2% to California, 2% to Ohio, and 1% to Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Moran Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 43 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $888K (2024) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $932K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navarro College Foundation Corsicana, TX | College Contribution | $228,000 |
| Northside Baptist Church Corsicana, TX | Church General | $150,000 |
| Soupmobile Dallas, TX | General | $85,000 |
| Seena Magowitz Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Research | $75,000 |
| Navarro County Youth Exposition Barry, TX | General | $57,170 |
| Compassion Corsicana Corsicana, TX | General | $40,000 |
| Hope for the Heart Plano, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Methodist Children's Home Waco, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Child Advocates of Navarro County Corsicana, TX | General | $17,000 |
| Heart Transformation Santa Clara, CA | General | $15,000 |
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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 | $15,858,980 | $886,790 | $1,018,457 | $931,770 | 43 | $941,345 | $513,784 | $1,026,080 |
| 2024 | $15,990,647 | $823,478 | $966,096 | $887,680 | 48 | $887,680 | $482,775 | $941,376 |
| 2023 | $16,133,265 | $128,902 | $1,087,656 | $1,016,890 | 50 | $1,016,890 | $388,376 | $882,680 |
| 2022 | $17,097,931 | $1,161,231 | $1,063,239 | $981,086 | 46 | $981,086 | $599,698 | $1,018,391 |
| 2021 | $17,013,484 | $1,025,137 | $981,341 | $911,988 | 42 | — | $966,638 | $978,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Moran Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a college, a church, a mobile soup kitchen, a research foundation, youth organizations, and other charitable organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Navarro College Foundation says it makes scholarships available to students and supports Navarro College; SoupMobile says it feeds, clothes, and cares for people in need and experiencing homelessness in the Dallas area; and Methodist Children’s Home says it supports children, youth, and families through Christian-centered relationships, services, and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $931,770. Grants ranged from $500 to $228,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $228,000 to Navarro College Foundation, $150,000 to Northside Baptist Church, $85,000 to SoupMobile, $75,000 to Seena Magowitz Foundation for research, and $57,170 to Navarro County Youth Exposition. Other grants included $40,000 to Compassion Corsicana and $25,000 to Hope for the Heart.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gail S. Moran, Jackquelin Ray Grider, Marcey Moran Posada, James Wright, and Courtney Morehead as directors.
The Moran Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gail S. Moran
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackquelin Ray Grider
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Morehead
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcey Moran Posada
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marcey Renee Moran (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Moran Family Foundation
How much does The Moran Family Foundation give each year?
The Moran Family Foundation gave $932K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $888K across 48 grants.
What is The Moran Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Moran Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,669, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Moran Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Moran Family Foundation give grants?
The Moran Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corsicana, TX (16 grants), Chatfield, TX (5 grants) and Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does The Moran Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Moran Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Moran Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Moran Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Navarro College Foundation ($228,000), Northside Baptist Church ($150,000) and Soupmobile ($85,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Moran Family Foundation?
The Moran Family Foundation reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $941K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Moran Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a college, a church, a mobile soup kitchen, a research foundation, youth organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Moran Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts written applications from qualified religious, educational, and charitable organizations in Navarro County, Texas. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Moran Family Foundation's EIN?
The Moran Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1834758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Moran Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-moran-family-foundation-morg_831b7bfd2cf8439b814969981ed3257f
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