The Moran Foundation
The Moran Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hobbs, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $384K.
The Moran Foundation at a glance
In short: The Moran Foundation gave $37K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $36,500
- +356.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,125
- +128.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,322,076
- +613.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Moran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Helena School of Hobbs Inc ($34K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Moran Foundation gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 151% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $136K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Helena School of Hobbs Inc Hobbs, NM | Unrestricted Fund - 2025/2026 School Year | $30,000 |
| St Helena School of Hobbs Inc Hobbs, NM | Unrestricted Fund | $3,000 |
| St Helena Catholic Church Hobbs, NM | Unrestricted Fund | $3,000 |
| St Helena School of Hobbs Inc Hobbs, NM | "Class of 1975" Fund - General Fundings | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,322,076 | $1,308,537 | $40,304 | $36,500 | 4 | $36,500 | $384,319 | $24,247 |
| 2025 | $185,234 | $111,075 | $10,264 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $97,299 | $16,855 |
| 2024 | $84,423 | $8,617 | $39,807 | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | $3,871 | $10,225 |
| 2023 | $115,614 | $13,571 | $19,961 | $17,500 | 5 | $17,500 | $13,421 | $9,183 |
| 2022 | $122,104 | $238,259 | $137,933 | $136,000 | 5 | $136,000 | $176,314 | $2,437 |
| 2021 | $21,780 | $13,812 | $46,152 | $43,732 | 11 | — | $10,976 | $2,022 |
| 2020 | $54,119 | $40,973 | $28,935 | $27,100 | 12 | — | $36,799 | $1,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Moran Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Moran Foundation is led by Kathleen A. Moran, Director, President & Treasurer since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kathleen A. Moran
Director, President & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
Director & Treasurer → Director, President & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda A. Moran Dod
Director & President
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew J. Moran
Director
Director & Vice President → Director & Secretary, 2025
Director & Secretary → Director, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen M. Moran Arvayo
Director & Vice President
Director & Vice President → Director, 2023
Director → Director & Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin P. Moran
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Vice President, 2025
Director & Vice President → Director & Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Moran Jones
Director
Director & Vice President → Director & Secretary, 2024
Director & Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Moran
Director
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brenda A. Moran (2020–2025) — Director & President
- Former: Charles E. Moran (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Foundation
How much does The Moran Foundation give each year?
The Moran Foundation gave $37K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is The Moran Foundation's typical grant size?
The Moran Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,125, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Moran Foundation give grants?
The Moran Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hobbs, NM (4 grants).
Does The Moran Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Moran Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Moran Foundation?
The Moran Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Moran Foundation's EIN?
The Moran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0403383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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