The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports $3,320,000 in grants to 43 organizations, all in Texas.
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation at a glance
In short: The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation gave $3.3M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,320,000
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,209
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $50,873,497
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 WT & Louise J Moran 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: 3843 N Braeswood 200, Houston, TX 77025
Phone: (713) 526-4171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp for All Foundation ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 236 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 43 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $105K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $105K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 $2.0M (2022) to $4.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp for All Foundation Houston, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $600,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center Houston, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $297,500 |
| Kids' Meals Houston, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $250,000 |
| Episcopal High School Bellaire, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $200,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $200,000 |
| Houston Zoo Houston, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $200,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area Houston, TX | Camp Cullen Health Center | $200,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College Houston, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $150,000 |
| Alley Theatre Houston, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $125,000 |
| Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center Navasota, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission. | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,873,497 | $5,679,641 | $4,650,337 | $3,320,000 | 43 | $3,490,403 | $4,176,657 | $3,763,307 |
| 2023 | $49,844,234 | $5,725,900 | $4,405,506 | $3,226,200 | 47 | $3,376,314 | $4,452,398 | $3,371,846 |
| 2022 | $49,934,546 | $3,746,790 | $3,315,476 | $1,977,500 | 41 | $2,137,752 | $2,531,044 | $3,397,972 |
| 2021 | $50,107,606 | $7,065,118 | $3,634,203 | $4,230,728 | 53 | $4,361,139 | $5,864,674 | $3,505,033 |
| 2020 | $46,361,653 | $2,416,424 | $4,291,920 | $2,608,500 | 52 | — | $1,001,820 | $2,881,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission statement on the filing describes support for biomedical and behavioral sciences research. The 2024 grants also went to organizations whose stated missions span a range of activities. For example, Camp For All says it serves children and adults with challenging illnesses, disabilities, or special needs; Christian Community Service Center Memorial Endowment says it provides financial support for the charitable functions of the Christian Community Service Center; and Target Hunger says it works to alleviate hunger and its root causes in vulnerable neighborhoods in northeast and east Houston.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions in wildlife conservation and education (Houston Zoo), theatrical experiences (Alley Theatre), natural science education and preservation (Houston Museum of Natural Science), rehabilitation research and services (TIRR Foundation), and classical music (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra). These are grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $3,320,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $600,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $600,000 to Camp For All Foundation, $297,500 to Christian Community Service Center, $250,000 to Kids’ Meals, and $200,000 each to Episcopal High School, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Houston Zoo, and YMCA of the Greater Houston Area. The YMCA grant was for Camp Cullen Health Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randall E Evans as chairman, trustee, and executive committee member; R Robert Mullins as president, trustee, and executive committee member; Linda B Mullins as treasurer and trustee; Susanne Walker Evans as secretary and trustee; and Caroline Sabin as trustee.
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation is led by R. Robert Mullins, President, Trustee & Executive Committee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Robert Mullins
President, Trustee & Executive Committee
President & Trustee → President, Trustee & Executive Committee, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Randall E. Evans
Chairman, Trustee & Executive Committee
Chairman & Trustee → Chairman, Trustee & Executive Committee, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Linda B. Mullins
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Susanne Walker Evans
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Caroline Sabin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $35K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Ivy Jogerst (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Randall E Evans (Chairman/Trustee/Executive Committee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation
How much does The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation give each year?
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation gave $3.3M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 47 grants.
What is The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation's typical grant size?
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $77,209, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation that year got $105K on average.
Where does The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation give grants?
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (40 grants).
Does The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Charitable Mission." (41 grants).
Who are The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation's largest grantees?
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Camp for All Foundation ($600,000), Christian Community Service Center ($297,500) and Kids' Meals ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation?
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation reported $50.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (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 WT & Louise J Moran Foundation fund?
The mission statement on the filing describes support for biomedical and behavioral sciences research. The 2024 grants also went to organizations whose stated missions span a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The WT & Louise J Moran 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 WT & Louise J Moran Foundation's EIN?
The WT & Louise J Moran Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0513027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The WT & Louise J Moran 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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