The Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2006 and based in Midland, Texas. The foundation makes lasting improvements in the communities it serves through grants to charitable and nonprofit organizations, with a focus on education, community support, and vital public programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.5M
+7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+33.4% YoY
Grant Count
129
+30.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+2.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enhance the lives, communities, and opportunities of others through philanthropic consideration and giving.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Higher education
- Children and youth services
- Adults
- People with disabilities (including intellectual and learning disabilities)
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 129 grants in 2024, totaling $3,427,500. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
$2,500–$230,000
Average Grant
amount: $25,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas but also supports initiatives in California, Florida, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $61,521,269
- Total revenues: $9,227,450
- Total expenses: $4,882,055
- Total giving: $3,427,500
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $35.7 million in 2011 to $61.5 million in 2024.
Grant Distribution History:
- 2024: 129 grants totaling $3,427,500
- 2023: 149 grants totaling $2,856,364
- 2022: 236 grants totaling $5,600,000 (highest grantmaking year on record)
The foundation has made 589 grants totaling approximately $15 million across its history, supporting 188 unique organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,521,269 | $57,172,533 | $55,843,390 |
| Revenue | $9,227,450 | $5,492,982 | $5,389,306 |
| Expenses | $4,882,055 | $4,169,822 | $4,335,939 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,724,241 | $2,856,364 | $3,112,703 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,149,615 | $4,254,951 | $4,231,813 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,540,580 | $3,241,765 | $3,350,913 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James Moore – Executive Director/President (40 hours/week, $259,581 compensation)
- Ann Moore Jensen – Director (10 hours/week, $54,500 compensation)
- Karen Moore – Director (26 hours/week, $111,681 compensation)
- Elizabeth Jensen – Director (2 hours/week, $2,000 compensation)
- Dauphen Jackson – Director (2 hours/week, $2,000 compensation)
- Marilyn Jackson – Director (2 hours/week, $2,000 compensation)
- Kathleen Cotter – Director (2 hours/week, $2,000 compensation)
- William Jensen – Director (2 hours/week, $2,000 compensation)
- James Carter III – Director (2 hours/week, $2,000 compensation)
The foundation employs 3 full-time staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MOORE | EXEC. DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 40 | $259,581 |
| ANN MOORE JENSEN | DIRECTOR | 10 | $54,500 |
| ELIZABETH JENSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,000 |
| DAUPHEN JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,000 |
| MARILYN JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,000 |
| KATHLEEN COTTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,000 |
| KAREN MOORE | DIRECTOR | 26 | $110,681 |
| WILLIAM JENSEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,000 |
| JAMES CARTER III | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 403 N Marienfeld Street, Midland, TX 79701-4323
Phone: 432-682-8695
Website: www.wjmcf.org
EIN: 20-4808454
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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