BP Moser Trust
Preselected recipients only
BP Moser Trust is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $96,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$96,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $121,500 the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,000 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $121,500 | 14 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $96,500 | 8 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
BP Moser Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What BP Moser Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $96,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps College | Katharine H. Miller Scholarship | $75,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Westmont College | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Bar | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pebble Beach Company Foundation | Phil Hill Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Braille Institute | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Founda | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Merrag | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Miller
- Arthur Miller
Questions people ask
Does BP Moser Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BP Moser Trust give?
$96,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs BP Moser Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Miller (Co-Trustee) and Arthur Miller (Co-Trustee).
What does BP Moser Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.