The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports $82,180 in grants to 19 organizations, including nonprofits providing health care, social services, education, and support for people with disabilities.
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation gave $82K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,180
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,325
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,010
- Total assets
- $1,661,751
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Walter W Mosher Jr 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: 7623 Southby Drive, West Hills, CA 91304
Phone: (818) 704-9899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Betty Ford Center ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 10% to Colorado, and 5% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2022) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Ford Center Palm Desert, CA | Substance Abuse Treatment and Education. | $10,000 |
| Child Development Institute Woodland Hills, CA | Provide relationship based early intervention and therapeutic services to children and their families. | $4,010 |
| Children's Hospital of LA Los Angleles, CA | Provide Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. | $4,010 |
| Colorado Lions Foundation Pueblo, CO | Educational Assistance & Social Services | $4,010 |
| Hathaway-Sycamores Foundation Pasadena, CA | Support Troubled Children and Their Families | $4,010 |
| Help of Ojai Ojai, CA | Provide Social Services in Ojai Valley | $4,010 |
| Lapd Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Create partnerships to provide resources and programs that help the lapd perform at their highest level and to enhance lapd community relations. | $4,010 |
| Mend Pacoima, CA | Provide FOOD,CLOTHING & Med. Assistance to the Poor | $4,010 |
| New Horizons North Hills, CA | To contribute to support general operating costs for education and employment of individuals with special needs. | $4,010 |
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation Ojai, CA | Provide ojai valley residents with quality medical care and services | $4,010 |
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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 | $1,661,751 | $168,506 | $91,306 | $82,180 | 19 | $82,180 | $58,174 | $82,511 |
| 2023 | $1,584,551 | $157,944 | $86,143 | $76,060 | 19 | $76,060 | $54,492 | $75,769 |
| 2022 | $1,512,750 | $147,165 | $82,570 | $71,480 | 20 | $71,480 | $38,850 | $73,826 |
| 2021 | $1,448,155 | $125,408 | $80,600 | $73,010 | 20 | $73,010 | $20,321 | $72,622 |
| 2020 | $1,403,347 | $151,830 | $79,616 | $71,500 | 20 | — | $43,512 | $70,414 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of missions. For example, Help of Ojai says it responds to unmet basic needs of Ojai Valley residents through programs including meals and supportive services. Tierra del Sol Foundation describes its mission as advancing inclusion and meaningful lives for people with disabilities through employment, education, and the arts. Vision To Learn says it provides free eye exams and glasses to students and low-income communities. Colorado Lions Foundation says it supports educational scholarships and humanitarian projects.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $82,180. Grant amounts ranged from $4,010 to $10,000, with a median of $4,010.
The largest reported grant was $10,000 to Betty Ford Center for substance abuse treatment and education. Other reported grants of $4,010 included support for Child Development Institute’s early intervention and therapeutic services, Children’s Hospital of LA’s pediatric and adolescent health care, and Pierce College Foundation’s educational opportunities. Additional organizations reported as receiving $4,010 in 2024 include Valley Family Center, which describes its services as counseling and education in English and Spanish, and Vision To Learn.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter W Mosher Jr PhD as president, CFO, and director, and Lee Kanon Alpert as vice president, secretary, and director.
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation is led by Walter W. Mosher Jr. PhD, President, CFO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter W. Mosher Jr. PhD
President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Kanon Alpert
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 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 Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation
How much does The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation give each year?
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation gave $82K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 19 grants.
What is The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,010, and its average grant was $4,325, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation give grants?
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodland Hills, CA (2 grants), Ojai, CA (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and San Fernando, CA (2 grants).
Does The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Betty Ford Center ($10,000), Child Development Institute ($4,010) and Children's Hospital of LA ($4,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation?
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (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 Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of missions. For example, Help of Ojai says it responds to unmet basic needs of Ojai Valley residents through programs including meals and supportive services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Walter W Mosher Jr 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 Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation's EIN?
The Walter W Mosher Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0407059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Walter W Mosher Jr 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.
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