Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $517K. Net investment income was $81K.
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation gave $517K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $172K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $517,192
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $172,397
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $117,192
- Total assets
- $4,661,942
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McGaw YMCA ($117K). Together the top 2 received $217K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($300,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $300K (2020) to $520K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $300,000 |
| McGaw YMCA Evanston, IL | Program and Facility Support | $117,192 |
| Cystinosis Research Network Lake Forest, IL | Program and Research Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $4,661,942 | $848,835 | $524,585 | $517,192 | 3 | $517,192 | $81,447 | $220,484 |
| 2023 | $4,337,692 | $99,217 | $523,241 | $520,000 | 3 | $520,000 | $96,093 | $222,752 |
| 2022 | $4,761,716 | $2,600,236 | $436,863 | $432,000 | 2 | $432,000 | $236 | $181,238 |
| 2021 | $2,598,343 | $383,377 | $302,261 | $300,000 | 1 | $300,000 | $233,377 | $122,727 |
| 2020 | $2,517,227 | $100,011 | $301,625 | $300,000 | 1 | — | $11 | $128,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation is led by Thomas P. Moran, Director, President, Secretary, Director, V.pres. & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas P. Moran
Director, President, Secretary, Director, V.pres. & Treasurer
Director, President, Secretary, Director & Treasurer → Director, President, Secretary, Director, V.pres. & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean M. Moran
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan P. Moran (2020) — Director & Vice President
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 Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation
How much does Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation give each year?
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation gave $517K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $520K across 3 grants.
What is Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $117,192, and its average grant was $172,397, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation give grants?
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (42%).
Does Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation?
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $517K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation's EIN?
Thomas F and Susan P Moran Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1598110. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- 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 October 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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