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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-4808454

Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Midland, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 129 grants and $3.4 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $3,427,500

    Grants listed
    129
    Assets, end of year
    $61,521,269
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,569,000

    Grants listed
    99
    Assets, end of year
    $57,172,533
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,794,500

    Grants listed
    118
    Assets, end of year
    $55,843,390
  • Tax year 2021

    $3,427,300

    Grants listed
    126
    Assets, end of year
    $54,791,036
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,423,867

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $51,271,392
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,792,500

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $52,009,476
  • Tax year 2018

    $2,806,500

    Grants listed
    116
    Assets, end of year
    $50,892,340

Grants paid in 2024

129 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. West Texas Food BankOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $220,000
  2. Bynum SchoolMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $144,000
  3. Mission AgapeMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $142,000
  4. Manor Park IncMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $100,000
  5. Springboard CenterMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $100,000
  6. Permian Basin Area FoundationMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $85,000
  7. Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Operating expenses

    $80,000
  8. YMCA of MidlandMidland, TX

    Operational expense

    $75,000
  9. Spectrum of SolutionsMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $70,000
  10. Basin Dream Center for OrphansMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $60,000
  11. Texas Tech University Health SciencesOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $60,000
  12. Will Rogers Memorial FoundationClaremore, OK

    Operating expense

    $57,000
  13. Candlelight RanchAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $55,000
  14. Senior Life MidlandMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $55,000
  15. Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX

    Operating expenses

    $50,000
  16. High Sky Children's RanchMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $50,000
  17. Partnerships for ChildrenAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $50,000
  18. The ARC of the Capital AreaAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $50,000
  19. University of North Texas FoundationDenton, TX

    Operating expenses

    $50,000
  20. YMCA Armed ServicesHarker Heights, TX

    Operational expenses

    $50,000
  21. Sammys HouseAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $48,000
  22. Age of Central Texas DBA Austn Groups for the ElderlyAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $40,000
  23. Safe Place of the Permian BasinMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $40,000
  24. ShareMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $40,000
  25. Texas State University Development FoundationSan Marcos, TX

    Operating expenses

    $40,000
  26. Wonders & Worries IncAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $40,000
  27. Buckner Children and Family ServicesMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $30,000
  28. Camp FireMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $30,000
  29. Midland College FoundationMidland, TX

    Scholarship fund

    $30,000
  30. Mission Center Adult Day ServicesMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $30,000
  31. Recording Library of West TexasMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $30,000
  32. Casa de AmigosMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  33. Center for Big Bend StudiesAlpine, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  34. Combined ArmsHouston, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  35. Family Promise of MidlandMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $25,000
  36. Guide Dogs for the Blind IncSan Rafael, CA

    Operating expense

    $25,000
  37. Hospice of MidlandMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $25,000
  38. Lubbock Meals on WheelsLubbock, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  39. Midland Children's Rehabilitation CenterMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  40. Operation Healing Forces IncTampa, FL

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  41. Special Olympics Texas PB Area 18San Antonio, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  42. Sunshine House IncAlpine, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  43. Texas Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaHouston, TX

    Operational expenses

    $25,000
  44. Ward County Greater Works IncMonahans, TX

    Operating expenses

    $25,000
  45. Boys and Girls Club of the Permian BasinOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  46. Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  47. Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  48. Carrie Tingley Hospital FoundationAlbuquerque, NM

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  49. Casa of West TexasMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $20,000
  50. El Reno Public School Foundation IncEl Reno, OK

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  51. Friendship HouseMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $20,000
  52. Joni and FriendsAgoura Hills, CA

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  53. Juliette Fowler Homes IncDallas, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  54. Make A Wish Foundation West TexasMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  55. Midland CollegeMidland, TX

    Early college high school program

    $20,000
  56. Midland Memorial FoundationMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  57. Permian Basin Honor FlightMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  58. Permian Basin Rehabilitation CenterOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  59. Rodeo Austin Star of TX Fair and RodeoAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  60. San Angelo Area FoundationSan Angelo, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  61. Sonrise Trails-San Angelo TXSan Angelo, TX

    Operating expense

    $20,000
  62. Starlight Theraputic Riding CenterMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  63. Stephens CollegeColumbia, MO

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  64. Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  65. University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  66. University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $20,000
  67. West Texas A&M University FoundationCanyon, TX

    Operating expense

    $20,000
  68. 311 MinistriesMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $15,000
  69. Alpine Public LibraryAlpine, TX

    Operating expense

    $15,000
  70. Aphasia Center of West TexasMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  71. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland TXMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  72. Blind Children's Learning CenterSanta Ana, CA

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  73. Canines for Service IncWilmington, NC

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  74. Center for Children and Families IncMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $15,000
  75. House of Eli IncSherman, TX

    Operating expense

    $15,000
  76. Marathon Public LibraryMarathon, TX

    Operating expense

    $15,000
  77. Midland CollegeMidland, TX

    Endowed scholarship fund

    $15,000
  78. Midland Shared SpacesMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  79. National Wasp Wwii MuseumSweetwater, TX

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  80. Opportunity TribeMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $15,000
  81. Pink the BasinOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  82. Poiema FoundationRockwall, TX

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  83. Ruth Cheatham FoundationDallas, TX

    Operational expenses

    $15,000
  84. Victory for Veterans Foundation IncHuntington Beach, CA

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  85. Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationBozeman, MT

    Operating expenses

    $15,000
  86. YMCA of Greater Williamson CountyRound Rock, TX

    Operating expense

    $15,000
  87. Buckner Children and Family ServicesDallas, TX

    Operating expenses

    $12,000
  88. Marfa Education FoundationMarfa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $12,000
  89. YMCA of OdessaOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $12,000
  90. Affect Change DBA CareboxAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  91. American Red CrossMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  92. Child Life Disaster ReliefCincinnati, OH

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  93. Communities in Schools of the Permian BasinMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  94. Community Children's ClinicMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  95. Crossview ChristiancampDickens, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  96. Family EldercareAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  97. Family Promise of OdessaOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  98. Gladney Center for AdoptionFort Worth, TX

    Operating expense

    $10,000
  99. I-20 Wildlife PreserveMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  100. KerrconnectKerrville, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  101. Literacy Coalition of the Permian BasinMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  102. Little Hearts of HopePlano, TX

    Operating expense

    $10,000
  103. Midland-Odessa Symphony & ChoraleMiidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  104. Permian Basin Adult Literacy Center (midland Need to Read Inc)Midland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  105. Permian Basin PBSMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  106. Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol & DrugOdessa, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  107. Prevent Blindness TexasHouston, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  108. Reach Unlimited IncCypress, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  109. Samaritan Counseling Center of West TexasMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  110. Texas 4-H Youth Development FoundationCollege Sta, TX

    Operational expenses

    $10,000
  111. The Paramount Academy for the ArtsAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $10,000
  112. Thrive DCWashington, DC

    Operating expense

    $10,000
  113. Museum of the SouthwestMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $8,000
  114. Grand Companions Humane SocietyFort Davis, TX

    Operating expenses

    $7,500
  115. Dickinson Music Enrichment CenterDickinson, TX

    Operating expense

    $5,000
  116. Hand to HoldAustin, TX

    Operating expense

    $5,000
  117. Junior Achievement of the Permian BasinMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  118. Midland Army Airfield FoundationMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  119. Midland Community Theatre IncMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  120. Midland County Public Library FoundationMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  121. Midland Festival BalletMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  122. Nonprofit Management CenterMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  123. Permian Basin-Be the ChangeMidland, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  124. Rad Camp IncIrvine, CA

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  125. Sage Studio & GalleryAustin, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  126. San Angelo Symphony SocietySan Angelo, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  127. Sibley Environmental Learning CenterMidland, TX

    Operating expense

    $5,000
  128. Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities CouncilTexarkana, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000
  129. Texas Public RadioSan Antonio, TX

    Operating expenses

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services18 grants $620,00031% of the total
  2. Education17 grants $536,00027% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $212,00011% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture3 grants $177,0009% of the total
  5. Health6 grants $115,0006% of the total
  6. Arts and culture11 grants $88,0004% of the total
  7. 10 other causes13 grants $262,50013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas115 grants $3,155,500
  2. California5 grants $80,000
  3. Oklahoma2 grants $77,000
  4. Missouri2 grants $30,000
  5. Florida1 grant $25,000
  6. New Mexico1 grant $20,000
  7. Montana1 grant $15,000
  8. North Carolina1 grant $15,000
  9. District of Columbia1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James MooreEXEC. DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $259,581
  • Ann Moore JensenDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $54,500
  • Elizabeth JensenDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $2,000
  • Dauphen JacksonDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $2,000
  • Marilyn JacksonDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $2,000
  • Kathleen CotterDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $2,000
  • Karen MooreDIRECTOR Hours 26Pay $110,681
  • William JensenDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $2,000
  • James Carter IIIDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $2,000

The return

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