The Wt & Louise J Moran Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0513027 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$83.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp for All Foundation | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $600,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $297,500 |
| Kids' Meals | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $250,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $200,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $200,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $200,000 |
| YMCA of the Greater Houston Area | Houston, TX | Camp cullen health center | $200,000 |
| Strake Jesuit College | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $150,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $125,000 |
| Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center | Navasota, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $125,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Moran ecoteens | $100,000 |
| Tirr Foundation | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $100,000 |
| Target Hunger | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $80,000 |
| River Oaks Chamber Orchestra | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $75,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $60,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $60,000 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $60,000 |
| Amazing Place | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $50,000 |
| Casa de Esperanza | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $35,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $25,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $25,000 |
| Houston Eye Associates Foundation | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $25,000 |
| Houston Pbs | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $25,000 |
| Menninger Clinic | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $20,000 |
| Bo's Place | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $15,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $15,000 |
| Books Between Kids | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates Inc | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Christus Foundation for Healthcare | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Deplechin Children's Center | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Hospitality Apartments | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Houston Museum of Fine Arts | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Incarnate Word Academy | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Laity Lodge | Leakey, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| The Junior League of Houston | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| The Rose | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Trees for Houston | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Yellowstone Academy | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Young Audiences of Houston | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $10,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $7,500 |
| Houston Humane Society | Houston, TX | To further the organization's charitable mission. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,320,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $3,206,200 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104461
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0513027
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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