William H Moffat Jr Foundation
The William H Moffat Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, youth programs, arts education, wellness, conservation, and community services.
William H Moffat Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: William H Moffat Jr Foundation gave $870K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Nevada. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $870,000
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,755
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,521,338
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (15 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (66% 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 William H Moffat Jr Foundation
- Review Cycle
- Requests must be submitted by April 30 to be considered in the June 30 grant cycle.
- Deadline
- Requests must be submitted by April 30 to be considered in the June 30 grant cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Meshele D Moffat
Mailing address: 160 West Huffaker Lane, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 825-6008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H Moffat Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ of Nevada Reno Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $489K.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 252 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada and 28% to recipients in California. The remaining listed shares were Arizona (2%), Virginia (2%), and Utah (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William H Moffat Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 49 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 $855K (2022) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Nevada Reno Foundation Reno, NV | Educational Programs | $100,000 |
| Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program Reno, NV | Youth Education, Equip Repairs | $75,000 |
| Wholeness Through Wellness Fdn Reno, NV | Program Services | $50,000 |
| Artfuel Oakland, CA | Arts Education | $49,000 |
| Sacred Rok Yosemite, CA | Youth Education | $40,000 |
| Think Kindness (One Million AOK) Reno, NV | Global Outreach | $40,000 |
| Wild West Access Fund of Nevada Reno, NV | Sponsorship Program | $40,000 |
| Pioneer Center Youth Programs Reno, NV | Youth Arts Education/Programs | $35,000 |
| NV Youth Empowerment Project Reno, NV | Youth Education | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada Carson City, NV | Program Services | $30,000 |
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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 | $18,521,338 | $450,524 | $1,340,364 | $870,000 | 49 | $870,000 | $199,666 | $914,239 |
| 2023 | $17,742,246 | $485,933 | $1,264,258 | $882,500 | 58 | $882,500 | $385,332 | $848,442 |
| 2022 | $17,331,779 | $2,274,476 | $1,231,761 | $854,725 | 49 | $854,725 | $2,028,599 | $897,360 |
| 2021 | $21,158,530 | $709,550 | $1,445,140 | $1,081,310 | 49 | $1,081,310 | $462,000 | $1,008,904 |
| 2020 | $19,230,954 | $732,643 | $1,242,197 | $880,000 | 47 | — | $74,852 | $928,296 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Moffat Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $914K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Safe Talk for Teens says it helps youth make better decisions by teaching coping tools, values, and goal setting. California Rangeland Trust says it conserves working rangelands for the benefit of land, people, and wildlife. Artown says it works to strengthen Reno’s arts industry and civic identity.
Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve abortion-care support, temporary meals and lodging for people in need, inclusive recreation, and protecting Nevada wilderness and wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $870,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed awards included $100,000 to the University of Nevada Reno Foundation for educational programs; $75,000 to Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program for youth education and equipment repairs; and $50,000 to Wholeness Through Wellness Foundation for program services. Other notable awards included $49,000 to ArtFuel for arts education and $40,000 each to Sacred Rok, Think Kindness, and Wild West Access Fund of Nevada.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To seek an application, organizations must request an application form; the foundation says it will respond with the application format and required content. Its filing states that no restrictions or limitations on awards exist under current funding guidelines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Meshele D. Moffat as executive director and trustee, and Timothy W. Nelson as trustee.
William H Moffat Jr Foundation is led by Meshele D. Moffat, Executive Director & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meshele D. Moffat
Executive Director & Trustee
On filings since 2020
$193K (2020) → $146K (2024)
Timothy W. Nelson
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $146K, to Meshele D Moffat (Exec DIR/Tru).
Frequently asked questions about William H Moffat Jr Foundation
How much does William H Moffat Jr Foundation give each year?
William H Moffat Jr Foundation gave $870K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $883K across 58 grants.
What is William H Moffat Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
William H Moffat Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,755, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William H Moffat Jr Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does William H Moffat Jr Foundation give grants?
William H Moffat Jr Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (21 grants), Carson City, NV (2 grants), Truckee, CA (2 grants) and Sparks, NV (2 grants).
Does William H Moffat Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of William H Moffat Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (22 grants) and "Program Operations" (3 grants).
Who are William H Moffat Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
William H Moffat Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Univ of Nevada Reno Foundation ($100,000), Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program ($75,000) and Wholeness Through Wellness Fdn ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William H Moffat Jr Foundation?
William H Moffat Jr Foundation reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $870K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $914K (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 William H Moffat Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Safe Talk for Teens says it helps youth make better decisions by teaching coping tools, values, and goal setting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William H Moffat Jr Foundation?
William H Moffat Jr Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is William H Moffat Jr Foundation's EIN?
William H Moffat Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4989250. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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