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Private foundation · Mobile, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Moses Foundation

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $250
Typical grant
$250 to $250 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $250, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 38 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$30K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$30K$2501
2023$27K$3502
2022$29K$3502

How to apply

Contact
John s moses · mobile · 2514768080
What to send
No pre-established form; letters to outline requests.
Deadlines
No set deadline
Limits
Distributions will be made only to organizations exempt under irc section 501(c)(3).

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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  • John S MosesTreasurer
  • Marilyn N MosesPresident
  • Jennifer F MosesFirst vice-president
  • E Linhart MosesSecond vice-president

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

  • Operating expenses

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from The Moses Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Rhodes CollegeMemphis, Shelby CountyOperating expenses$250

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