The Moreno Foundation
The Moreno Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its stated charitable activities include providing scholarship funds and educational support to people who want to study, and supporting other charitable organizations.
The Moreno Foundation at a glance
In short: The Moreno Foundation gave $38K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,255
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,188
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $581
- Total assets
- $1,998,454
- +37.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Moreno 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: 7119 Kindred St, Houston, TX 77049
Phone: (832) 963-7298
Website: HTTPS://WWW.THEMORENOFOUNDATION.COM
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Moreno Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amazon ($18K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (48%), Texas (41%), Minnesota (8%), Arkansas (2%), and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Moreno Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2450% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $41K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Seattle, WA | GRANTS | $18,401 |
| The Kinkaid School Houston, TX | GRANTS | $8,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Target Minneapolis, MN | GRANTS | $3,138 |
| The Arbor School Houston, TX | Scholarships | $1,985 |
| Walmart Bentonville, AR | GRANTS | $662 |
| Christian Community Service Center Houston, TX | GRANTS | $500 |
| The Children Place Secaucus, NJ | GRANTS | $336 |
| Old Navy San Francisco, CA | GRANTS | $128 |
| Gamestop Grapevine, TX | GRANTS | $60 |
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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 | $1,998,454 | $563,183 | $49,297 | $38,255 | 12 | $68,584 | $53,677 | $74,290 |
| 2023 | $1,454,832 | $509,575 | $51,963 | $41,194 | 12 | $72,573 | $26,052 | $49,424 |
| 2022 | $913,994 | $533,237 | $46,839 | $41,170 | 9 | $59,128 | $4,274 | $22,448 |
| 2021 | $497,238 | $500,000 | $2,762 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 | — | $1,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Moreno Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes educational support for individuals and support for charitable organizations as its direct charitable activities. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to Baylor College of Medicine and The Arbor School. Baylor says it advances human health through patient care, research, education, and community services; The Arbor School says it educates and empowers children with significant special needs and their families.
Other 2024 recipients included Christian Community Service Center, whose stated mission is to serve people who are poor, hungry, disabled, or otherwise in need, and Walmart Inc., which says it receives contributions to fund and administer the Walmart Associates’ Health and Welfare Plan.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $38,255. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $18,401, with a median of $581.
Notable 2024 grants included $18,401 to Amazon in Seattle, Washington; $8,000 to The Kinkaid School in Houston; $5,000 in scholarships to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston; $3,138 to Target in Minneapolis; and $1,985 in scholarships to The Arbor School in Houston. Other listed recipients included Walmart ($662), Christian Community Service Center ($500), The Children Place ($336), Old Navy ($128), GameStop ($60), Office Depot ($30), and Michaels ($15).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Felix Moreno Sr as treasurer, Felix Moreno Jr as president, Madeline Moreno as vice president, and Nancy Moreno as secretary.
The Moreno Foundation is led by Felix Moreno Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Felix Moreno Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felix Moreno Sr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Madeline Moreno
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Moreno
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Moreno Foundation
How much does The Moreno Foundation give each year?
The Moreno Foundation gave $38K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 12 grants.
What is The Moreno Foundation's typical grant size?
The Moreno Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $581, and its average grant was $3,188, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Moreno Foundation give grants?
The Moreno Foundation's top state is Washington, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (41%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does The Moreno Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Moreno Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants" (10 grants).
Who are The Moreno Foundation's largest grantees?
The Moreno Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amazon ($18,401), The Kinkaid School ($8,000) and Baylor College of Medicine ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Moreno Foundation?
The Moreno Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (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 Moreno Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes educational support for individuals and support for charitable organizations as its direct charitable activities. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to Baylor College of Medicine and The Arbor School. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Moreno 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 Moreno Foundation's EIN?
The Moreno Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3479852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Moreno 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Moreno Foundation funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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