Moss Adamson Spalding Charities
Accepts applications
Moss Adamson Spalding Charities is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,323 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,323
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was down from $122,362 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,002 | 16 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $122,362 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $70,323 | 23 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard L Spalding 1850 Elmwood, Abilene, TX 79605 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 698-1578 |
| What to submit | Submit in letter form: the person or organization requesting funds, include a data sheet showing exempt organization history, charitable purpose, and specific need and purpose of funds requested. |
What Moss Adamson Spalding Charities funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $59,223 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Serenity Foundation of Texas | Garden repair | $25,000 |
| Culver Stockton College | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Nat'l Center Children's Ill Lit | Operational Support | $9,000 |
| Pioneer Drive Baptist Church | Operational | $5,000 |
| First Baptist - City Lights | Operational | $2,500 |
| Stamford Carnegie Library | Operational | $2,500 |
| Texas Trails Council BSA | Operational | $2,500 |
| Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame | Operational | $1,500 |
| Individual | Operation Support | $1,000 |
| Abilene Woman's Club | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Faithworks of Abilene | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Paramount | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Love and Care Ministries | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts | Operational | $1,000 |
| Christian Homes | Operational | $1,000 |
| Mentoring Alliance | Operational | $1,000 |
| Christian Service Center | Operational | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operational Support | $500 |
| Grace Museum | Operational support | $375 |
| Individual | Operational | $348 |
| Hillsdale College | Operational | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Spalding Sr
- Kaye Spalding
- Richard L Spalding Jr
Questions people ask
Does Moss Adamson Spalding Charities accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Moss Adamson Spalding Charities give?
$70,323 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Moss Adamson Spalding Charities?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard L Spalding Sr (President), Kaye Spalding (Vice President) and Richard L Spalding Jr (Secretary).
What does Moss Adamson Spalding Charities fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.