Barbara and Jonathan Moss Family Foundation

EIN 47-6271561 · IL · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$475 Funds in IL, VA, NC +5
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Barbara and Jonathan Moss Family Foundation based in IL paid 20 grants totaling $26.8K to 20 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $67 to $10.2K, with a median of $475. Its largest recipients included WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS, JOFFREY BALLET, and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$705,783
Giving (latest yr)
$26,827
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
20
Median grant
$475
Recipients
20
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • World Jewish Congress$10,150
  • Joffrey Ballet$3,332
  • University of Chicago$3,000
  • Duke University$2,500
  • Historic Preservation of the Fortnightly$1,500

Where grants went

  • Illinois$12,244 · 13 grants
  • Virginia$10,150 · 1 grant
  • North Carolina$2,500 · 1 grant
  • Michigan$1,036 · 1 grant
  • Oregon$530 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$200 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (20)

World Jewish Congress
Merrifield, VA
General Purposes
$10,150
Joffrey Ballet
Chicago, IL
General Purposes
$3,332
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$3,000
Duke University
Durham, NC
General Purposes
$2,500
Historic Preservation of the Fortnightly
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$1,500
Kam Isaiah Israel Congregation
Chicago, IL
General Purposes
$1,300
Cso Inc
Troy, MI
General Operating Purposes
$1,036
Other Public Charities
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$650
Fora
Portland, OR
General Operating Purposes
$530
Landmarks
Chicago, IL
General Purposes
$500
Music of Baroque
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$450
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago
Chicago, IL
General Operating Purposes
$400

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Barbara and Jonathan Moss Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Barbara and Jonathan Moss Family Foundation reported 20 itemized grants totaling $26.8K. Individual grants ranged from $67 to $10.2K (median $475).

Recent recipients include WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS, JOFFREY BALLET, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Barbara and Jonathan Moss Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Barbara and Jonathan Moss Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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