Quick Summary
Name: Wayne And Jo Ann Moore Charitable Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,427,500 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $2,500 - $230,000 |
| Average Grant | $20,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling (online portal) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://wjmcf.org
- Phone: 432-682-8695
- Email: james@wjmcf.org (general), ann@wjmcf.org (Grant Director - Ann Jensen)
- Address: 403 N. Marienfeld, Midland, Texas 79701
Geographic Focus
- Primary: Permian Basin area of West Texas and Eastern New Mexico
- Important Note: Starting in 2025, the Foundation limits grant requests to Texas only and will not consider requests outside of Texas
- Previously also funded in California and Oklahoma
Funding Priorities
- Education (particularly institutions of higher education)
- Health and Human Services
- Arts
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Organizations that benefit the broader public
- Operating expenses for established nonprofits
What They Don't Fund
- No loans or grants to individuals
- Educational grants limited to institutions of higher education only (not K-12)
- Organizations outside of Texas (as of 2025)
- Organizations without two years of 990 tax returns
- More than one grant per organization per 12-month calendar year
Application Method
All applications must be submitted through the online application portal on their website. Paper applications and email attachments are not accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm Central Time. Organizations must have at least two years of 990 tax returns to be eligible. The foundation accepts rolling applications throughout the year.
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