The Carol Moss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Carol Moss Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$65.0 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 67 | $63.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 74 | $65.0 million |
How to apply
The Carol Moss 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 The Carol Moss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $3.0 million |
| Nevada | 2 | $151,029 |
| Oregon | 1 | $150,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $132,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $40,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $31,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $14,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | General & Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | BOG Innovation to Impact Campaign - Metastatic Cancer Research | $300,000 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation | Full-Time Grooming and Dream Come True Programs | $220,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless | Emergency Veterinary Care and Veteran Support Program | $150,000 |
| Fences for Fido | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Puppy Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Stray Cat Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Food Finders Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Vincent Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Angel City Pit Bulls | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Kitten Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| JVS Socal | JVS Veterans First Program | $65,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Carson Cats Rescue | 2024 Special Needs and Medical Funds and Sanctuary Housing Support | $40,000 |
| Dogs to Dog Tags Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Footprint Project | General & Unrestricted | $31,500 |
| Emergency Food Bank | Mobile Farmers Market: Mobilizing Nutrition Education | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Califo | Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times - General Support | $30,000 |
| Friends of Cerro Gordo | General & Unrestricted | $29,000 |
| Elite Athlete Services LLC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Food Depot | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid Inc | Develop & Rehabilitate the Play/Exercise Area | $15,000 |
| Elite Athlete Services LLC | Walkway improvement project | $10,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Love on 4 Paws Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Feeding the Foothills | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Healthy Room Project Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inclusion Matters by Shanes Inspiration | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Placer Family Housing Non-Profit Organization | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Diabetes Teaching Center | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Community Partners | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Allen-Niesen
- Susan A Beveridge
- Louis Halper
- William Halper
- Mary Heth-Aguado
- Ronald Mager
- Theresa Strombom
Questions people ask
Does The Carol Moss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Carol Moss Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Carol Moss Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Keith Allen-Niesen (Dir), Susan A Beveridge (Dir), Louis Halper (Dir, Pres) and William Halper (Treas, Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Carol Moss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, food and hunger and health.