The Moss Family Foundation
The Moss Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including hospitals, a university, arts organizations, and organizations working in areas such as food allergy research and student development.
The Moss Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Moss Family Foundation gave $606K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $605,600
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,883
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,046,068
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Moss Family 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: Co Robin H Moss 1530 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 764-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Moss Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mount Sinai Hospital Gift Agreement (#2 of 3) ($155K). Together the top 10 received $488K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($36,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 92 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Colorado, 17% to Illinois, 7% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Moss Family Foundation gives
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 261% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2022) to $639K (2020). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $606K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Hospital Gift Agreement (#2 of 3) New York, NY | Charitable | $155,000 |
| The University of Chicago (#2 of 5 Moss Family Odyssee Scholarship Fund) Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Challenge Aspen Wire Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable | $50,100 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery (Grant #2 of 3) New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation - #1 of 2 in Support of Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc Boston, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $36,000 |
| Georgetown Pledge - Wire Washington, DC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Aspen Art Museum - National Council Dues Donation Aspen, CO | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Summer Series Sponsorship 2025 Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,046,068 | $290,763 | $660,573 | $605,600 | 29 | $614,601 | $270,558 | $211,437 |
| 2024 | $4,515,233 | $528,101 | $553,715 | $519,425 | 28 | $524,475 | $221,334 | $217,195 |
| 2023 | $4,137,054 | $265,650 | $218,268 | $183,400 | 20 | $183,650 | $182,524 | $201,908 |
| 2022 | $3,743,790 | $407,182 | $196,423 | $167,851 | 14 | $168,101 | $122,722 | $223,881 |
| 2021 | $5,061,537 | $201,774 | $575,403 | $542,000 | 1 | — | $143,216 | $244,122 |
| 2020 | $4,679,669 | $28,793 | $686,833 | $638,851 | 1 | — | $26,551 | $226,782 |
| 2019 | $7,211,707 | $2,148,447 | $650,599 | $617,250 | 1 | — | $2,121,848 | $250,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Moss Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Food Allergy Science Initiative says its mission is to accelerate breakthrough discoveries for people living with food allergies. Horizons Bridgeport says it works to develop students’ academic, social, and emotional skills. Anderson Ranch Arts Center describes itself as a learning community devoted to visual arts, while Aspen Film says it uses film to enlighten, enrich, educate, and entertain.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $605,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,000, with a median of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $155,000 to Mount Sinai Hospital, $100,000 to the University of Chicago for the Moss Family Odyssee Scholarship Fund, $50,100 to Challenge Aspen, $50,000 to Hospital for Special Surgery, and $45,000 to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation.
Other 2025 grants included $25,000 to Food Allergy Science Initiative, $20,000 to Georgetown Pledge, $12,500 to the Aspen Art Museum, and $10,000 each to Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen Community Foundation, and Horizons Bridgeport. The Michael J. Fox Foundation received $10,000; Aspen Film received $2,500; and English in Action received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robin H Moss, Charles B Moss III, and Elizabeth H Moss as trustees.
The Moss Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles B. Moss III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth H. Moss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin H. Moss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Moss Family Foundation
How much does The Moss Family Foundation give each year?
The Moss Family Foundation gave $606K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $519K across 28 grants.
What is The Moss Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Moss Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,883, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Moss Family Foundation give grants?
The Moss Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Snowmass Village, CO (5 grants), Aspen, CO (3 grants) and Basalt, CO (3 grants).
Does The Moss Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Moss Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Moss Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Moss Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mount Sinai Hospital Gift Agreement (#2 of 3) ($155,000), The University of Chicago (#2 of 5 Moss Family Odyssee Scholarship Fund) ($100,000) and Challenge Aspen Wire ($50,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($36,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Moss Family Foundation?
The Moss Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $615K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Moss Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Food Allergy Science Initiative says its mission is to accelerate breakthrough discoveries for people living with food allergies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Moss Family 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 Moss Family Foundation's EIN?
The Moss Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0494444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Moss Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Moss Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-moss-family-foundation-morg_4d557011904443109bfe403006fe954a
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