Moss Foundation
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About Moss Foundation
Moss Foundation appears to prioritize a single, large gift to support biomedical research conducted within a university setting, as evidenced by a $500,000 grant to the Ramos Laboratory at the University of Florida. The foundation’s giving is targeted and program-specific, favoring substantial investment in research capacity or a specific lab project rather than broad or numerous small grants. Given the sole recorded grant, the foundation may focus on high-impact scientific research tied to higher education institutions, possibly within Florida or institutions with which it has a direct connection.
Focus Areas
University-based biomedical research (Ramos Laboratory, University of Florida)Research infrastructure and lab-specific program supportHigher education research funding in Florida
Who They Fund
at-risk youth and adolescentschildren in foster care / group homes / family-style foster carestudents and scholarship recipients (K–12 and university)communities affected by natural disasters (hurricane relief)first responders and families of fallen officers / veterans
About Moss Foundation
Moss Foundation Inc’s recent giving is defined by a single large research grant: $500,000 to The University of Florida Found for Ramos Callaboratory. That award points to a funder that is willing to place substantial capital behind university-based biomedical work rather than spreading support thinly across many causes. The same pattern appears in its other recent grants, which include multi-year support for education, youth services, and family-focused organizations in Florida. The foundation also made a $300,000 grant to Palm Beach Atlantic Univ for its annual fund and a $264,000 grant to Handy Inc for assistance with at risk youths, showing a mix of research, higher education, and direct-service support. Across the recent list, Moss Foundation Inc appears to favor named institutions and clearly designated purposes, often with annual contributions or mission support attached to the award. The result is a grantmaking profile centered on large, program-specific gifts to Florida organizations, with one non-Florida community foundation grant and a small number of out-of-state awards included among the recent grants.
What Moss Foundation Funds
University-based biomedical research is a clear part of Moss Foundation Inc’s portfolio. The largest recorded grant in the recent list was $500,000 to The University of Florida Found for Ramos Callaboratory. Higher education support also appears in a $300,000 grant to Palm Beach Atlantic Univ for its annual fund and a $200,000 grant to Nova South Eastern University for mission support. Beyond campuses, the foundation has backed youth and family services. Handy Inc received $264,000 for assistance with at risk youths, while Place of Hope was awarded $200,000 for annual contribution and $57,000 for family style foster care. It has also funded skill-building and character work, including $135,000 to Student Aces Inc for a solar training program and $100,000 for character/leadership programs.
How Moss Foundation Gives
Moss Foundation Inc’s typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile, though its recent list includes much larger strategic awards. The grants show repeat support rather than one-off gifts: Handy Inc appears in multiple years, as do Hawaii Community Foundation, Place of Hope, 4kids of South Florida, and Every Mothers Advocate Inc. The foundation is a private grantmaker with annual grants of $6,104,340, and it funds individuals as well as organizations. Its recent awards also include annual donations, pledges, and mission support, indicating a mix of recurring commitments and project-specific support.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.4M
Total Assets
$502K
Total Revenue
$4.2M
Total Expenses
$4.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
Local10 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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