Private foundation · Memphis
Flora Belle Moss & Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation
In 2024 it gave 7 grants worth $6,000 to Tennessee groups, 5 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $500 to $1,000. Most often for: “"”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $6,000 · 5 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $500 to $1,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Lake County, Dyer County · plus 4 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $15,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15K | $6,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $24K | $17K | 17 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Carl C Olsen · Memphis · (901) 682-6932
- What to send
- Application by letter form with general information and irs 501(c) letter
- Deadlines
- Must be submitted by 09/30 of each year.
Next one: Sep 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Must be approved irs 501(c)3 charitable organization
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Carl R OlsenTrustee
- Carol C OlsenCommittee me
- Brian C HillCommittee me
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- " (6 grants)
- Budget (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 5 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church | Memphis, Shelby County | " | $1,000 |
| Lebonheur Children's Ctr | Memphis, Shelby County | " | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | " | $1,000 |
| Life Choices of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | " | $500 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, Shelby County | Budget | $500 |
| Life Beat Pregnancy Center | Tiptonville, Lake County | " | $1,000 |
| Transitions of Dyer Count | Dyersburg, Dyer County | " | $1,000 |