George F Moss Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Foundation
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