Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation
Accepts applications
Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$101,645
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was down from $24,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 23 | $117,393 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 11 | $101,645 |
How to apply
| Contact | Carl C Olsen 963 Fair Meadow Road, Memphis, TN 38117-5409 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 682-6932 |
| What to submit | Application by letter form with general information and IRS 501(c) letter |
| Deadlines | Must be submitted by 09/30 of each year. |
| Restrictions | Must be approved IRS 501(c)3 charitable organization |
What Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | " | $6,000 |
| College Hill Presbyterian Church | " | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians & Jews | " | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | " | $1,000 |
| Lebonheur Children's Ctr | " | $1,000 |
| Life Beat Pregnancy Center | " | $1,000 |
| Ms University for Women | " | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | " | $1,000 |
| Transitions of Dyer Count | " | $1,000 |
| Life Choices of Memphis | " | $500 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Budget | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl R Olsen
- Carol C Olsen
- Brian C Hill
Questions people ask
Does Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Must be submitted by 09/30 of each year.
How much does Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carl R Olsen (Trustee), Carol C Olsen (Committee Me) and Brian C Hill (Committee Me).
What does Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.