Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $372,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $145,000. 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$372,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$145,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $351,000 the year before.
48% 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 | $263,000 | 17 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $351,000 | 18 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $372,000 | 23 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Joe and Mary Moeller 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 Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 14 | $263,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $91,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church | General support | $145,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General support | $75,000 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | General support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Wichita | General support | $15,000 |
| Priest's Retirement and Education Fund | General support | $11,000 |
| Headstrong Project Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Ketch | General support | $10,000 |
| Restoration Church | General support | $10,000 |
| St John Paul II Independent School | General support | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Houston | General support | $10,000 |
| Wings for Dreams | General support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Wichita | General support | $5,000 |
| Children First Ceo Kansas Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Mount Olivet Lutheran Church | General support | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Diner | General support | $5,000 |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic School | General support | $3,500 |
| St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church | General support | $2,500 |
| Caddie Leadership Academy of SE Wi | General support | $1,000 |
| Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition | General support | $1,000 |
| Greater Wichita YMCA | General support | $1,000 |
| Sweet Emergency Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph W Moeller
- Mary F Moeller
- Margaret Sharon Walker
Questions people ask
Does Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation give?
$372,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph W Moeller (President), Mary F Moeller (Secretary) and Margaret Sharon Walker (Director).
What does Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.