The Moran Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Moran Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $128,539. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$128,539
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $491,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $391,500 | 57 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $491,000 | 65 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 74 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
The Moran 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 The Moran Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $279,543 |
| Virginia | 7 | $201,539 |
| Ohio | 8 | $114,000 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $114,000 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | $71,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $67,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 5 | $36,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Population Research Institute | Educational/ humanitarian | $128,539 |
| Magis Institute | Educational | $127,047 |
| Life Legal Defense Foundation | Humanitarian | $64,496 |
| HAITI180 | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey | Religious | $50,000 |
| Ruth Institute | Educational | $50,000 |
| Stthomas Aquinas Classical Academy | Educational/religious | $50,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | Humanitarian/religious | $35,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Live Action | Educational/ humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Council of Christian Re-Entry Ministry | Humanitarian/religious | $20,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary | Religious | $20,000 |
| Relevant Radio | Educational/religious | $20,000 |
| Thomas More Law Center | Educational/ humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Thomas More Society | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| John Paul the Great Catholic University | Educational | $17,000 |
| American Association of Pro-Life Obgyns | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Catholic Answers | Educational/religious | $15,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Institute | Educational/religious | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students | Educational | $15,000 |
| Christendom College | Educational | $12,000 |
| Coming Home Network | Religious | $12,000 |
| Divine Mercy University | Educational/religious | $12,000 |
| Friends of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom | Educational/religious | $12,000 |
| Gratia Plena Institute | Educational/religious | $12,000 |
| Guadalupe Hope Society | Humanitarian | $12,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $12,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center | Humanitarian | $12,000 |
| Sacred Heart Apostolic School | Educational/religious | $12,000 |
| Thomas Aquinas College | Educational | $12,000 |
| Thomas More College | Educational | $12,000 |
| Arise Milwaukee | Educational/religious | $11,000 |
| Lifes Connection | Humanitarian/ educational | $11,000 |
| Apostolate for Family Consecration | Educational/religious | $10,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Religious | $10,000 |
| Good Counsel | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Human Life International | Educational/ humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Image Trinity | Religious/educational | $10,000 |
| Institute for Catholic Liberal Education | Educational | $10,000 |
| National Catholic Bioethics Center | Educational | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph P Moran
- Barabara Colvin
- Paul Moran
- Colleen Clark
- Andrew Moran
- Joseph A Moran
Questions people ask
Does The Moran Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Moran Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Moran Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph P Moran (President), Barabara Colvin (Director), Paul Moran (Treasurer) and Colleen Clark (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Moran Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.