Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund
Preselected recipients only
Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $521,884 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$521,884
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $469,087 the year before.
15% 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 | $448,414 | 37 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $469,087 | 37 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $521,884 | 35 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund 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 Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | $471,884 |
| Kansas | 3 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Ministerial Alliance | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $55,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Kc-St Joseph Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $35,000 |
| Community Services League of Jackson County | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $35,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $35,000 |
| West Central Missouri Community Action Agency | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $30,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $28,000 |
| Individual | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $26,413 |
| Avenue of Life Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $25,000 |
| Lilys House | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $20,000 |
| Journey to New Life Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $20,000 |
| Bishop Sullivan Center Inc 052196 | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $16,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Bureau of Kansas City | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $15,000 |
| Community Food Pantry | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $13,471 |
| Hope Network of Raytown | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $10,000 |
| Save Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $10,000 |
| Amethyst Place Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $9,000 |
| Individual | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $9,000 |
| Foster Adopt Connect Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $8,500 |
| Care Beyond the Boulevard Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $8,000 |
| Grandview Assistance Program | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $8,000 |
| Lee's Summit Social Services | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $8,000 |
| Phoenix Family Housing Corp | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $8,000 |
| Shepherds Center of Kansas City Central | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $8,000 |
| Bates County Industries Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $7,000 |
| Artists Helping the Homeless | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $5,000 |
| Synergy Services Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $5,000 |
| United Inner City Services DBA Earlystart | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $3,500 |
| KC Mothers in Charge | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $3,000 |
| Pawsperity Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $3,000 |
| The Children's Place Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $2,500 |
| Womens Employment Network | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $2,500 |
| Uplift Organization Inc | Direct assistance to people in need during the christmas season | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Bank
- Commerce Bank-Charity
Questions people ask
Does Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund give?
$521,884 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Bank (Trustee) and Commerce Bank-Charity (Trustee).
What does Judge C F Moulton Christmas Poor Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and housing and homelessness.