The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rye, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.1 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$174 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.5 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $7.5 million | 37 | $154 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 37 | $174 million |
How to apply
The Mooney-Reed Charitable 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 Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $5.2 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $400,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Sebastian's School Inc | Challenge gift support | $1.0 million |
| The College of the Holy Cross | Performing arts center support | $700,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | General fund support | $600,000 |
| Newton County Day School of the Sacred Heart | General fund support | $500,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | School of public health support | $400,000 |
| The Broad Institute Inc | General fund support | $300,000 |
| The College of the Holy Cross | Annual fund support | $300,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General fund support | $250,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | General fund support | $200,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Violence intervention advocacy fund support | $200,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc | Forever fund support | $200,000 |
| Project Bread | General fund support | $200,000 |
| St Sebastian's School Inc | Annual fund support | $200,000 |
| Year Up Inc | General fund support | $200,000 |
| Tailored for Education | General fund support | $125,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General fund support | $100,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools | General fund support | $100,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc | Annual event support | $50,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Falmouth hospital support | $50,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc | General fund support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Vin University | General fund support | $50,000 |
| The USA NE Province of the Society of Jesuits | Annual gala support | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Lamuraglia chair support | $35,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Support for work in afghanistan | $25,000 |
| Higher Ground USA Inc | General fund support | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Blum emergency dept. Pavilion fund support | $25,000 |
| One Summit | General fund support | $25,000 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | Annual event support | $25,000 |
| St Sebastian's School Inc | Support for annual golf tournament | $25,000 |
| Summer Search Boston | General fund support | $25,000 |
| Swim Across America Inc | General fund support | $20,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Annual gala support | $10,000 |
| DC United Foundation | Annual golf classic support | $10,000 |
| Caritas Communities Inc | Annual gala support | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School | Asd celebration support | $5,000 |
| St Sebastian's School Inc | Annual christmas auction support | $2,500 |
| Harvard Catholic Center | General fund support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Mooney
- James F Mooney III
Questions people ask
Does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Mooney (Trustee) and James F Mooney III (Trustee).
What does The Mooney-Reed Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.