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Whole Moon Foundation

Preselected recipients only Nevada City, California · EIN 275059358

Whole Moon Foundation is a private foundation in Nevada City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $350. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$120,000
2024$00$120,000
2025$1,0005$120,000

How to apply

Whole Moon 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$900
New York1$100

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Bank of Nevada County
Grass Valley, CA
General support.$350
KVMR Community Radio
Nevada City, CA
General support.$250
Hospice of the Foothills
Grass Valley, CA
General support.$200
Cambridge in America
New York, NY
General Support$100
InConcert Sierra
Grass Valley, CA
general support$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Whole Moon Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Whole Moon Foundation give?

$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $200.

Who runs Whole Moon Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Elena Rayo (Trustee) and Myra Rayo-Lopez (Trustee).

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