The PJ Moran Foundation
The PJ Moran Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported five grants totaling $100,000, including support for student scholarships and charitable organizations in Houston and Mississippi.
The PJ Moran Foundation at a glance
In short: The PJ Moran Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -59.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -43.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,769,692
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% 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 PJ Moran Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Patrick J Moran with a letter stating the intended purposes of the grant and supporting documents that include the applicant’s credentials and current documentation of the grant’s intended purposes. Applications are limited to qualifying charitable organizations; applications from individuals and for-profit entities are not accepted. Deadlines and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick J Moran
Mailing address: 2803 Sacket Street, Houston, TX 77098
Phone: (713) 759-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The PJ Moran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of St Thomas ($55K). Together the top 5 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 72 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 5% to recipients in Mississippi. The listed Texas recipients were in Houston; the Mississippi recipient was in Oxford.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The PJ Moran Foundation gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Thomas Houston, TX | Sponsor Student Scholarships | $55,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston Houston, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation Oxford, MS | Anna O. Moran Scholarship Endowment | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The PJ Moran Foundation?
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 | $4,769,692 | $159,799 | $149,473 | $100,000 | 5 | $101,769 | $112,011 | $216,944 |
| 2023 | $4,031,239 | $195,115 | $300,773 | $246,000 | 7 | $248,032 | $75,727 | $184,859 |
| 2022 | $3,678,545 | $117,980 | $1,188,364 | $1,135,075 | 17 | $1,137,370 | $99,226 | $233,585 |
| 2021 | $3,788,370 | $243,552 | $273,522 | $210,539 | 21 | $210,539 | $65,736 | $180,532 |
| 2020 | $3,697,071 | $202,750 | $193,739 | $144,250 | 22 | — | $138,880 | $150,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The PJ Moran Foundation reported a distributable amount of $217K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship support and donations to charitable organizations. The University of St. Thomas, which received $55,000 for student scholarships, describes itself as a Catholic university committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the dialogue between faith and reason, with a focus on teaching, scholarship, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made five grants totaling $100,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $55,000 to the University of St. Thomas to sponsor student scholarships; $20,000 to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; $10,000 each to Strake Jesuit College Preparatory and Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston; and $5,000 to the University of Mississippi Foundation for the Anna O. Moran Scholarship Endowment.
The foundation also reported seven grants totaling $246,000 in 2023 and 17 grants totaling $1,135,075 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick J Moran as president, vice president, treasurer, and director; Ann K Moran and Tom Zabel as directors; and Anna H Moran and Genevieve H Moran as advisory directors.
The PJ Moran Foundation is led by Patrick J. Moran, President, Vice President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick J. Moran
President, Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna H. Moran
Advisory Director
Secretary & Director → Advisory Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve H. Moran
Advisory Director
Director → Advisory Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann K. Moran
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Zabel
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 PJ Moran Foundation
How much does The PJ Moran Foundation give each year?
The PJ Moran Foundation gave $100K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $246K across 7 grants.
What is The PJ Moran Foundation's typical grant size?
The PJ Moran Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The PJ Moran Foundation give grants?
The PJ Moran Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does The PJ Moran Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The PJ Moran Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are The PJ Moran Foundation's largest grantees?
The PJ Moran Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of St Thomas ($55,000), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston ($20,000) and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The PJ Moran Foundation?
The PJ Moran Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $217K (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 PJ Moran Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship support and donations to charitable organizations. The University of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The PJ Moran Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The PJ Moran Foundation's EIN?
The PJ Moran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0126422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The PJ Moran Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Astros Foundation
Houston, TX
The Astros Foundation supports local youth sports and education, literacy, childhood cancer, military recognition, and quality-of-life programs, with most of its giving in Texas, particularly the Houston area. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. It makes grants to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$24.7M
Grants
88
Total Given
$2.6M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The PJ Moran Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pj-moran-foundation-morg_32f02a6efc9d439283e3eb94c052bc3f
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_760126422_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The PJ Moran Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-pj-moran-foundation-morg_32f02a6efc9d439283e3eb94c052bc3f},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The PJ Moran Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The PJ Moran Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?