William Raymond Motz Family
William Raymond Motz Family is a private foundation based in Oneonta, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including community organizations, schools, arts organizations, and medical and youth-service institutions.
William Raymond Motz Family at a glance
In short: William Raymond Motz Family gave $135K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,750
- -17.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $2,617,865
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 Raymond Motz Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Southside Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: (617) 316-1027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William Raymond Motz Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum ($10K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 73% of grant dollars, Florida recipients 16%, Massachusetts recipients 7%, and Vermont recipients 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William Raymond Motz Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 $120K (2022) to $196K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum Sanibel, FL | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Queens Village, NY | Provide Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Jewish Center of Norwich Norwich, NY | Provide Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Masonic Medical Reaserch Foundation Utica, NY | Support Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Springfield, MA | Provide Family Support and Outreach | $10,000 |
| United Church of Oxford Oxford, NY | Provide Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Chenango Council of the Arts Norwich, NY | General Purposes | $7,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | Provide Community Support | $7,000 |
| Delaware Academy Delhi, NY | Provide Scholarships | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,617,865 | $190,009 | $178,497 | $135,000 | 20 | $135,000 | $190,009 | $148,021 |
| 2023 | $2,564,181 | $109,782 | $230,079 | $196,000 | 24 | $196,000 | $111,433 | $141,834 |
| 2022 | $2,684,478 | $189,379 | $156,638 | $120,000 | 14 | $137,871 | $171,507 | $157,808 |
| 2021 | $2,657,650 | $204,153 | $200,248 | $162,500 | 22 | $164,403 | $169,308 | $161,195 |
| 2020 | $2,647,832 | $109,235 | $199,340 | $164,000 | 24 | — | $75,895 | $147,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Raymond Motz Family reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $135,000 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $6,500. Among the largest grants were $10,000 each to Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum for general purposes; Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jewish Center of Norwich, and United Church of Oxford for community outreach; an individual recipient Lutheran School and an individual recipient High School Foundation for scholarships; Masonic Medical Research Foundation for medical research; and Shriners Hospital for Children for family support and outreach. Other reported grants included $7,000 to Chenango Council of the Arts for general purposes and $7,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Moubray is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
William Raymond Motz Family is led by Elizabeth Moubray, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Moubray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 William Raymond Motz Family
How much does William Raymond Motz Family give each year?
William Raymond Motz Family gave $135K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 24 grants.
What is William Raymond Motz Family's typical grant size?
William Raymond Motz Family's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $6,750, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Raymond Motz Family give grants?
William Raymond Motz Family gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwich, NY (4 grants), Bennington, VT (3 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does William Raymond Motz Family give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of William Raymond Motz Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Provide Scholarships" (8 grants) and "Provide Community Outreach" (4 grants).
Who are William Raymond Motz Family's largest grantees?
William Raymond Motz Family's largest 2024 grantees include Bailey Matthews National Shell Museum ($10,000), Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer ($10,000) and Jewish Center of Norwich ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William Raymond Motz Family?
William Raymond Motz Family reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from William Raymond Motz Family?
The foundation states that 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 William Raymond Motz Family's EIN?
William Raymond Motz Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1086976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William Raymond Motz Family 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 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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