Mooney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mooney Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Ynez, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,288 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,288
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$764,319
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,882 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,005 | 10 | $717,793 |
| 2024 | $26,882 | 11 | $697,522 |
| 2025 | $33,288 | 13 | $764,319 |
How to apply
Mooney Foundation 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 Mooney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $20,288 |
| Oregon | 2 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Challenge | Support for rehabilitation of misdirected teens and spiritual renewal | $5,000 |
| Joni & Friends | To support a mission trip and fund families to go to camp | $4,000 |
| Destined for Grace | Religious/humanitarian aid - childrens relief in haiti. Mission efforts provides schooling, meals, and bible teaching | $3,500 |
| Wonderfully Made | To promote the christian ministry helping young women know their true value and to equip them to live spiritually, mentally and emotionally healthy lives | $3,500 |
| Two by 2 Global Ministries | To fund missionary work to spread the gospel of jesus christ throughout the world, especially in restricted areas of the world | $3,000 |
| Grove Christian Camp | Religious | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Novo Ministries | Preach gospel & mobilize churches to reach the lost around the world | $3,000 |
| Imagine Africa | To fund feeding the children in malawi africa | $2,000 |
| Global Scholars | Mission outreach through christian scholars | $1,000 |
| Valley Christian Fellowship | To aid funding for the awana christian bible school - to help build family discipleships strategies and to teach the bible in weekly classes at churches across the world | $1,000 |
| Valley Christian Fellowship | To support vacation bible school for children in community | $1,000 |
| Adopt A Family | To provide christmas gifts to a family | $288 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Kester
- Eli Erb
- F Bentley Mooney III
- Jennifer L Kester
- Tiffany Erb
- Susan Mooney
- Megan Barber
- Matthew Mooney
- Jennifer Mooney
Questions people ask
Does Mooney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mooney Foundation give?
$33,288 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mooney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Kester (Director), Eli Erb (Director), F Bentley Mooney III (President & Ceo) and Jennifer L Kester (Scy/Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Mooney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and international.