Richard G Moench Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Richard G Moench Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Terre Haute, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $550,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $137,500 and the largest $275,000. 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$550,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$137,500
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $550,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $550,000 | 3 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $550,000 | 3 | $11.1 million |
| 2025 | $550,000 | 3 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Richard G Moench Charitable 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 Richard G Moench Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $275,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $275,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NRA Civil Rights Legal Defense Fund | Per Trust Article 7(B) 1-3 | $275,000 |
| Swope Art Museum Inc | Per Trust Article 7(B) 1-3 | $137,500 |
| Vigo County Historical Society | Per Trust Article 7(B) 1-3 | $137,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter J Sacopulos
Questions people ask
Does Richard G Moench Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard G Moench Charitable Trust give?
$550,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $137,500.
Who runs Richard G Moench Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter J Sacopulos (Trustee).
What does Richard G Moench Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.