The John A Moran Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The John A Moran Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.0 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $2.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.0 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $8.0 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $482,000 | 8 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $8.0 million | 35 | $20.4 million |
| 2025 | $8.0 million | 50 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carole O Moran 3701 South Flagler Drive Unit B104, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (561) 659-0075 |
| What to submit | No particular form required. Funding requests should be submitted in writing along with materials that describe the organization making the request and a copy of its determination letter from the us treasury. |
| Deadlines | There are no specific deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are no particular restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What The John A Moran Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $4.4 million |
| Utah | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 6 | $117,500 |
| California | 4 | $98,000 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $87,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $59,500 |
| Idaho | 3 | $40,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $38,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Unrestricted contribution | $2.2 million |
| John A Moran Eye Center | Unrestricted contribution | $2.1 million |
| The Juilliard School | Unrestricted contribution | $2.0 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted contribution | $1.0 million |
| Sun Valley Library | Unrestricted contribution | $65,000 |
| The Bluebird Mission | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| New Dawn Family Resource Center | Unrestricted contribution | $38,500 |
| The Norton Museum of Art | Unrestricted contribution | $35,000 |
| The Palm Beach Zoo | Unrestricted contribution | $27,500 |
| SPCA of Westchester | Unrestricted contribution | $26,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Peta | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| The Guardian Heals | Unrestricted contribution | $23,000 |
| Cortland College Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Inclusion Matters | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Peggy Adams Rescue League | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Venetian Heritage Society of Ny | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Mountain Humane | Unrestricted contribution | $20,000 |
| Prospector Theatre | Unrestricted contribution | $18,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| Apples Early Childhood Education | Unrestricted contribution | $12,500 |
| The Kennedy Collective | Unrestricted contribution | $12,500 |
| American Friends of the Ocean | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of PB County | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Community Centery Northern Westch | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Utah Food Bank | Unrestricted contribution | $6,500 |
| Ge King Womens Resource Center | Unrestricted contribution | $6,000 |
| Family Promise of Collin County | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Fordham University | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Living With Wolves | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Land Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carole O Moran
- Kellie Dawn Hudson
- Marisa Moran Sullivan
- Elizabeth Moran
Questions people ask
Does The John A Moran Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no specific deadlines..
How much does The John A Moran Charitable Trust give?
$8.0 million in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs The John A Moran Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Carole O Moran (Trustee), Kellie Dawn Hudson (Trustee), Marisa Moran Sullivan (Trustee) and Elizabeth Moran (Trustee).
What does The John A Moran Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.