Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. Its stated mission is “to enhance the lives, communities, and opportunities of others through philanthropic consideration and giving.” The foundation’s 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including food assistance, education, substance-use treatment, older-adult care, and youth housing.
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable at a glance
In short: Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable gave $3.4M across 129 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,427,500
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 129
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,570
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $61,521,269
- +7.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (24 of 127, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% 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 Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its grant-program description says organizations must be Texas-based and tax-exempt under IRS guidelines and encourages applicants with questions to contact foundation staff about the application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 403 N Marienfeld, Midland, TX 79701
Phone: (432) 682-8695
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable
Who Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Texas Food Bank ($220K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
600 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 512 grants of 600 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant distribution was concentrated in Texas, which received 92% of grant dollars. California and Oklahoma each received 2%, while Missouri and Florida each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 129 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 24 of 127 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.6M (2023) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 129 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Texas Food Bank Odessa, TX | Operating Expenses | $220,000 |
| Bynum School Midland, TX | Operating Expenses | $144,000 |
| Mission Agape Midland, TX | Operating Expenses | $142,000 |
| Manor Park Inc Midland, TX | Operating Expenses | $100,000 |
| Springboard Center Midland, TX | Operating Expense | $100,000 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation Midland, TX | Operating Expenses | $85,000 |
| Texas Christian University Ft Worth, TX | Operating Expenses | $80,000 |
| YMCA of Midland Midland, TX | Operational Expense | $75,000 |
| Spectrum of Solutions Midland, TX | Operating Expenses | $70,000 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans Midland, TX | Operating Expenses | $60,000 |
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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 | $61,521,269 | $9,227,450 | $4,882,055 | $3,427,500 | 129 | $3,724,241 | $8,149,615 | $3,540,580 |
| 2023 | $57,172,533 | $5,492,982 | $4,169,822 | $2,569,000 | 99 | $2,856,364 | $4,254,951 | $3,241,765 |
| 2022 | $55,843,390 | $5,389,306 | $4,335,939 | $2,794,500 | 118 | $3,112,703 | $4,231,813 | $3,350,913 |
| 2021 | $54,791,036 | $8,422,229 | $4,902,696 | $3,427,300 | 126 | $3,764,102 | $7,328,467 | $3,455,399 |
| 2020 | $51,271,392 | $3,929,207 | $4,690,861 | $3,423,867 | 128 | — | $2,894,776 | $2,910,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable reported a distributable amount of $3.5M 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 foundation states that its mission is to enhance the lives, communities, and opportunities of others through philanthropic consideration and giving. Its grant program description identifies diverse programs in arts, health, and education.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work among its grantees. West Texas Food Bank says it collects, purchases, and distributes food across 19 West Texas counties and educates partners and the public about hunger. Bynum School says it provides personalized educational, behavioral, and vocational programs for people of all ages with special needs. The Springboard Center describes its work as treating substance-use disorders through clinical counseling and medical support, while Manor Park says it provides a continuum of care for people age 62 and older. Basin Dream Center for Orphans says it provides safe housing for Midland foster and homeless youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 129 grants totaling $3,427,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $220,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $220,000 to West Texas Food Bank, $144,000 to Bynum School, $142,000 to Mission Agape, $100,000 each to Manor Park and Springboard Center, and $85,000 to Permian Basin Area Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were operating or operational expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Moore as executive director/president. Directors listed are Ann Moore Jensen, Elizabeth Jensen, Dauphen Jackson, Marilyn Jackson, Kathleen Cotter, Karen Moore, William Jensen, and James Carter III.
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable is led by James Moore, Executive Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Moore
Executive Director & President
Director → Executive Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $260K (2024)
Ann Moore Jensen
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Dauphen Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Elizabeth Jensen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Karen Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Kathleen Cotter
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Marilyn Jackson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $2K (2024)
William Jensen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $2K (2024)
James Carter III
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Moore (2020–2022) — Director
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 $260K, to James Moore (Exec. Director/President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable
How much does Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable give each year?
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable gave $3.4M across 129 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 99 grants.
What is Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable's typical grant size?
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,570, across 129 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable that year got $17K on average.
Where does Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable give grants?
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (53 grants), Austin, TX (13 grants), Odessa, TX (9 grants) and Alpine, TX (4 grants).
Does Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (126 of 129) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable's largest grantees?
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include West Texas Food Bank ($220,000), Bynum School ($144,000) and Mission Agape ($142,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable?
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable reported $61.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to enhance the lives, communities, and opportunities of others through philanthropic consideration and giving. Its grant program description identifies diverse programs in arts, health, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says 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 Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable's EIN?
Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4808454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable 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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