The Moran Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Established in 1997, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple states and focus areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+13.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$491K
+25.4% YoY
Grant Count
65
+14.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+10.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains total assets of $3,893,404 as of 2023. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported:
Grant Range
**: $1,000–$20,000
Average Grant
amount**: Approximately $29 per grant
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Moran Foundation funds projects across 20 states, including:
- Primary funding states: California, Ohio, and Virginia
- Additional states with funding: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
- The foundation has supported projects in major urban centers including New York, Chicago, and San Jose, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,893,404 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Annual Revenue | $666,801 |
| Annual Expenses | $420,684 |
| Total Giving | $391,500–$392,000 |
The foundation's assets increased by 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,424,995 | $3,893,404 | $3,647,287 |
| Revenue | $1,040,351 | $666,801 | $370,759 |
| Expenses | $508,760 | $420,684 | $410,698 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $491,000 | $391,500 | $399,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,031,085 | $661,442 | $365,176 |
| Distributable Amount | $509,366 | $384,945 | $396,281 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team includes:
- Joseph P. Moran – President
- Barbara Colvin – Secretary
- Paul Moran – Treasurer
- Colleen Clark – Director
- Andrew Moran – Director
Each member of the leadership team receives modest compensation for their part-time roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH P MORAN | PRESIDENT | 15 | $599 |
| BARABARA COLVIN | SECRETARY | 3 | $599 |
| PAUL MORAN | TREASURER | 3 | $599 |
| COLLEEN CLARK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $599 |
| ANDREW MORAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $599 |
Contact Information
Address: 9107 W Russell Rd Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV 89148-1233
Telephone: 800-246-2677
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since August 1997
EIN: 77-0455314
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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