Thomas J Moran Family Foundation
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeway, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $168K. Net investment income was $79K.
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas J Moran Family Foundation gave $168K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $20,938
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,357,751
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Thomas J Moran Family Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Thomas J Moran Family Foundation
Who Thomas J Moran Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wheelies for Healers ($50K). Together the top 8 received $168K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 39 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas J Moran Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% 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 $168K (2024) to $256K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelies for Healers Austin, TX | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Dadth Austin, TX | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Hope Ministries Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Ward's Foundation Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Emerge School Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| First Tee Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Pat's Coats for Kids Baton Rouge, LA | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,357,751 | $113,989 | $170,000 | $167,500 | 8 | $167,500 | $78,587 | $116,407 |
| 2022 | $2,413,762 | $31,751 | $210,878 | $191,250 | 9 | $191,250 | $50,225 | $117,966 |
| 2021 | $2,592,889 | $220,727 | $273,804 | $256,125 | 11 | $256,125 | $58,659 | — |
| 2020 | $2,645,966 | $100,273 | $218,046 | $200,000 | 11 | — | $82,227 | $123,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J Moran Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Vance, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Vance
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Burke Moran
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erin Thrash
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Jensen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katy Jensen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan Moran
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel Thrash
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Thomas J Moran Family Foundation
How much does Thomas J Moran Family Foundation give each year?
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation gave $168K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Thomas J Moran Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $20,938, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas J Moran Family Foundation give grants?
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (31%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (5 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Thomas J Moran Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas J Moran Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas J Moran Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wheelies for Healers ($50,000), Dadth ($50,000) and Hope Ministries Baton Rouge ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J Moran Family Foundation?
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas J Moran Family Foundation's EIN?
Thomas J Moran Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0633964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Thomas J Moran Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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