The W.T. & Louise J. Moran Foundation concentrates its giving locally in the greater Houston area, prioritizing organizations that serve children, families, and community health through programmatic service delivery. Grants skew toward youth-facing services (camps, afterschool and meal delivery), faith-based social service providers, and local medical institutions. The foundation favors substantial, targeted gifts to a small set of repeat grantees rather than many one-off awards.
The Wt & Louise J Moran Foundation shows a clear pattern of repeat, mission-driven support for Houston-area youth and family services. One of its largest recent awards went to Camp for All Foundation for $600,000 in 2025, alongside a $297,500 grant to Christian Community Service Center in the same year. Those gifts fit a broader portfolio that includes camp health services, food access for children, faith-based social services, and local health institutions. The foundation also backs education and enrichment organizations, from Episcopal High School and Strake Jesuit College to Houston Zoo and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The giving pattern is not diffuse. It centers on a relatively small group of local organizations that receive substantial support over multiple years, often with the same recipient appearing again in later grant cycles. Program language is frequently general, but some awards are tied to specific initiatives such as Camp Cullen Health Center and Moran Ecoteens. That mix suggests a funder that combines broad charitable support with targeted program and facility support for organizations serving children, adolescents, and families in Houston.
Youth camping and outdoor education are central to this foundation’s portfolio. In 2025, it gave $600,000 to Camp for All Foundation, and it also supported Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center with $125,000 that year. A related camp-health thread appears in grants to the YMCA of the Greater Houston Area for Camp Cullen Health Center, including $200,000 in both 2023 and 2025. Food access and family support are another visible theme. Kids' Meals received $250,000 in 2023 and again in 2025, while Target Hunger received $85,000 in 2023 and $80,000 in 2025. The foundation also funded Christian Community Service Center with $262,500 in 2023 and $297,500 in 2025, and supported Interfaith Ministries and Northwest Assistance Ministries in 2023 and 2025. Environmental youth education appears through Houston Museum of Natural Science grants labeled Moran Ecoteens, including $100,000 in both 2023 and 2025.
Grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure to low-six-figure range, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $15,000, and a p75 of $50,000. The recent awards also show a repeat-grantee model: several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2025, including Christian Community Service Center, Kids' Meals, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Strake Jesuit College, Target Hunger, Interfaith Ministries, Northwest Assistance Ministries, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, and Houston Museum of Natural Science. The foundation is a private family foundation, and its grants are mission-oriented rather than program-related investments. Awards are directed to organizations rather than individuals, with many listed as support to further the organization’s charitable mission. The pattern favors fewer, larger grants to established local institutions.
$3.3M
$50.9M
$5.7M
$4.7M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Concentrated, large-dollar grants to a small number of local organizations with multiple repeat awards; program support for direct-service nonprofits (youth services, health, faith-based charities) rather than broad national grantmaking.
Notable grantees: Camp For All Foundation, Christian Community Service Center, Kids' Meals, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area
The grant map is entirely local: 100% of grants go to recipients in Texas, and the top state by grant count is TX. Within that geography, most recipients are in Houston, including Christian Community Service Center, Kids' Meals, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Houston Zoo, and Interfaith Ministries. Other named Texas recipients include Episcopal High School in Bellaire and Camp Allen Conference & Retreat Center in Navasota. The distribution reinforces a Houston-centered portfolio rather than a broad statewide or national one.
The foundation gives to Houston-area organizations serving children, families, and community health. Recent grants include Camp for All Foundation, Christian Community Service Center, Kids' Meals, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Houston Zoo, and Episcopal High School.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2025, including Christian Community Service Center, Kids' Meals, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, Strake Jesuit College, Target Hunger, Interfaith Ministries, Northwest Assistance Ministries, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, and Houston Museum of Natural Science.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is p25 $10,000, median $15,000, and p75 $50,000. Recent awards also include larger targeted gifts such as $600,000 to Camp for All Foundation and $297,500 to Christian Community Service Center.
All recorded recipient grants go to Texas organizations. The top state by grant count is TX, and named recipients are concentrated in Houston, with additional Texas grants in Bellaire and Navasota.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $600,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $297,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| KIDS' MEALS | HOUSTON, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON ZOO | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| YMCA OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | CAMP CULLEN HEALTH CENTER |
| EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL | BELLAIRE, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| STRAKE JESUIT COLLEGE | HOUSTON, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CAMP ALLEN CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER | NAVASOTA, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| ALLEY THEATRE | HOUSTON, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | MORAN ECOTEENS |
| TIRR FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| TARGET HUNGER | HOUSTON, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA | HOUSTON, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES | HOUSTON, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| INTERFAITH MINISTRIES | HOUSTON, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $60,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CASA DE ESPERANZA | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| AMAZING PLACE | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | HOUSTON, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON PBS | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| MENNINGER CLINIC | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| TEXAS HEARING INSTITUTE | HOUSTON, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| BO'S PLACE | HOUSTON, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| LAITY LODGE | LEAKEY, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CHILD ADVOCATES INC | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON AREA WOMEN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| DEPLECHIN CHILDREN'S CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOSPITALITY APARTMENTS | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CHRISTUS FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHCARE | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| YOUNG AUDIENCES OF HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| TREES FOR HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| THE ROSE | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| BOOKS BETWEEN KIDS | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS | HOUSTON, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| HOUSTON HUMANE SOCIETY | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | $600,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $262,500 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| KIDS' MEALS | HOUSTON, TX | $250,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| YMCA OF THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2024 | CAMP CULLEN HEALTH CENTER |
| HOUSTON ZOO | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| ALLEY THEATRE | HOUSTON, TX | $200,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
| STRAKE JESUIT COLLEGE | HOUSTON, TX | $150,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION. |
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$200,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
$200,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
STRAKE JESUIT COLLEGE
$150,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
$100,000MORAN ECOTEENS
TIRR FOUNDATION
$100,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
INTERFAITH MINISTRIES
$60,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
$60,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
CASA DE ESPERANZA
$50,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
AMAZING PLACE
$50,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$35,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
HOUSTON PBS
$25,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION
$25,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
TEXAS HEARING INSTITUTE
$15,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
LAITY LODGE
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
HOSPITALITY APARTMENTS
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
THE ROSE
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
SAM HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS
$7,500TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.
STRAKE JESUIT COLLEGE
$150,000TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION.