John W Mooty Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
John W Mooty Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $387,499. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.2 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$387,499
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 60 | $38.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 58 | $44.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 62 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce W Mooty 6900 Cornelia Dr, Edina, MN 55435 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 632-3333, bwmooty@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No specific form required |
| Restrictions | None; Minnesota beneficiaries preferred |
What John W Mooty Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 46 | $1.8 million |
| Arizona | 4 | $235,251 |
| California | 5 | $95,500 |
| New York | 1 | $34,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Educational services | $387,499 |
| The Grace Upon Grace Mooty Family Foundation | Community service | $240,000 |
| Rio Verde Community Foundation | Community service | $199,900 |
| All Peoples Church Twin Cities | Community service | $100,206 |
| Hope Academy | Educational services | $100,206 |
| City of Edina | Community service | $99,184 |
| YMCA of the North | Community service | $65,410 |
| Mayo Clinic | Community service | $50,206 |
| Grace-Trinity Community Church | Community service | $50,000 |
| Joyce Uptown Food Shelf | Community service | $50,000 |
| Every Meal | Community service | $45,381 |
| Trevor Project | Community service | $35,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Community service | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Community service | $34,500 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Community service | $30,000 |
| Stages Theater Company | Community service | $30,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | Community service | $30,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | Community service | $30,000 |
| Community Church of the Verdes | Community service | $25,351 |
| Constellation Fund | Community services | $25,000 |
| Edina Education Fund | Community service | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | Community service | $25,000 |
| Sae Minnesota Alpha Fund | Educational services | $25,000 |
| Save the Boundary Waters | Community service | $25,000 |
| The Dwelling Place | Community service | $25,000 |
| Westmont College | Educational services | $25,000 |
| NC Little Memorial Hospice | Medical research | $20,439 |
| Save Suicide Awareness Voices of Education | Educational services | $20,439 |
| Minnesota West Foundation | Community service | $20,381 |
| One Village Partners | Community service | $20,000 |
| V3 Sports Inc | Community service | $20,000 |
| Bay Area Crisis Nursery | Community service | $15,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | Community service | $15,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art | Community service | $15,000 |
| Nexus Foundation for Family Healing | Community service | $15,000 |
| Community Emergency Service Inc | Community service | $14,773 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Community service | $10,500 |
| The Washburn Highschool Foundation | Educational services | $10,439 |
| Baby's Space | Community service | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities | Community service | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David N Mooty
- Bruce W Mooty
- Charles W Mooty
Questions people ask
Does John W Mooty Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John W Mooty Foundation Trust give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs John W Mooty Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists David N Mooty (Trustee), Bruce W Mooty (Trustee) and Charles W Mooty (Trustee).
What does John W Mooty Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.