Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Charitablefoundation
Invitation OnlyMidland, Texas · EIN 20-4808454 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded129
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$75.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas Food Bank | Odessa, TX | Operating expenses | $220,000 |
| Bynum School | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $144,000 |
| Mission Agape | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $142,000 |
| Manor Park Inc | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Springboard Center | Midland, TX | Operating expense | $100,000 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $85,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Ft Worth, TX | Operating expenses | $80,000 |
| YMCA of Midland | Midland, TX | Operational expense | $75,000 |
| Spectrum of Solutions | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $70,000 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences | Odessa, TX | Operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Will Rogers Memorial Foundation | Claremore, OK | Operating expense | $57,000 |
| Candlelight Ranch | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $55,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $55,000 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, TX | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Partnerships for Children | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| The Arc of the Capital Area | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| University of North Texas Foundation | Denton, TX | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| YMCA Armed Services | Harker Heights, TX | Operational expenses | $50,000 |
| Sammys House | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $48,000 |
| Age of Central Texas Dba Austn Groups for the Elderly | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Safe Place of the Permian Basin | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Share | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Texas State University Development Foundation | San Marcos, TX | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Wonders & Worries Inc | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $40,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | Midland, TX | Operating expense | $30,000 |
| Camp Fire | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Midland College Foundation | Midland, TX | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Mission Center Adult Day Services | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Recording Library of West Texas | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Casa de Amigos | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Center for Big Bend Studies | Alpine, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Combined Arms | Houston, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Midland | Midland, TX | Operating expense | $25,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc | San Rafael, CA | Operating expense | $25,000 |
| Hospice of Midland | Midland, TX | Operating expense | $25,000 |
| Lubbock Meals on Wheels | Lubbock, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces Inc | Tampa, FL | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas Pb Area 18 | San Antonio, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Sunshine House Inc | Alpine, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Texas Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America | Houston, TX | Operational expenses | $25,000 |
| Ward County Greater Works Inc | Monahans, TX | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch | Amarillo, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Casa of West Texas | Midland, TX | Operating expense | $20,000 |
| El Reno Public School Foundation Inc | El Reno, OK | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Friendship House | Midland, TX | Operating expense | $20,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Agoura Hills, CA | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Juliette Fowler Homes Inc | Dallas, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation West Texas | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Midland College | Midland, TX | Early college high school program | $20,000 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Permian Basin Honor Flight | Midland, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center | Odessa, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Rodeo Austin Star of Tx Fair and Rodeo | Austin, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| San Angelo Area Foundation | San Angelo, TX | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 129 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,427,500 | 129 |
| 2023 | $2,569,000 | 99 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349100705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4808454
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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