Funding Amount

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Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The George F. Moss Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in the greater Milwaukee area. Established in memory of George French Moss, who dedicated his life to business and philanthropy, the foundation emphasizes local impact. It seeks to fund initiatives that enhance community welfare, reflecting Mr. Moss's lifelong commitment to charitable endeavors. This grant is ideal for organizations aiming to make a significant difference in the lives of Milwaukee residents, ensuring his legacy continues through meaningful contributions.

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George French Moss was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and attended Wauwatosa East High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Southern Methodist University and later attended law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing his education, Mr. Moss returned to the metro Milwaukee area to join his family’s business, Western States Envelope Company. Mr. Moss spent his entire career at Western States Envelope, originally working alongside his father George B. Moss, then serving as company President from 1975 to 1997, and thereafter serving as Chairman of the Board up until his death in 2019. Throughout his life, Mr. Moss was an active participant in many charitable endeavors. Upon his death, this Foundation was created and established for the benefit of US charitable organizations, with a special emphasis on organizations primarily serving residents of the greater Milwaukee area.

What George F Moss Foundation Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
16
Total given
$1.52M
Median grant
$8,980
Range
$2,500–$1.3M
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Wauwatosa, WI; Brown Deer, WI.
  • 75% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 63% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Afar Inc · Wauwatosa, WI

    Universal park and

    $1.3M

  • Milwaukee Area Technical College Foundation Inc · Milwaukee, WI

    General

    $60K

  • United Way of Greater Milwaukee Inc · Milwaukee, WI

    General

    $40K

  • Milwaukee Rescue Mission · Milwaukee, WI

    Meals and shelter for

    $25K

  • Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center Ltd · Brown Deer, WI

    Learn to swim program

    $20K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation

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