Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.3 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $41,008 and the largest $4.6 million. 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$5.3 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$41,008
- Largest grant$4.6 million
- Assets$27.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.9 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9 million | 10 | $31.1 million |
| 2025 | $5.3 million | 8 | $27.0 million |
How to apply
Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $44,644 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $4.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Program support | $4.6 million |
| American National Red Cross | Supporting disaster relief efforts | $100,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Supporting disaster relief efforts | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc | Supporting disaster relief efforts | $50,000 |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | Program support | $32,015 |
| Charitable Giving | Program support | $6,731 |
| Canadian Online Giving Foundation | Program support | $4,479 |
| The Trustee for the Australian Online Giving Foundation | Program support | $1,419 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Cronin
- Tracey Franklin
- Shannon Klinger
- Paul Baranello
- Brian Sandstrom
- Rose Loughlin
Questions people ask
Does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $41,008.
Who runs Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Cronin (Director (Until 3/2025)), Tracey Franklin (Director), Shannon Klinger (Director and President) and Paul Baranello (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Moderna Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and international.