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The Mosse Foundation

Berkeley, California  ·  EIN 817096191  ·  Private foundation

The Mosse Foundation is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $16.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 110 individual grants from this funder — $4.9M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$16.2M
Total assets
110
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Mosse Foundation funds

The Mosse Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Mosse Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Paros Foundation
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION - SEE ATTACHED EXPENDITURE REPORT
Berkeley, CA$350K2023
Paros Foundation
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION - SEE ATTACHED EXPENDITURE REPORT
Berkeley, CA$340K2024
Paros Foundation
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION - SEE ATTACHED EXPENDITURE REPORT
Berkeley, CA$338K2022
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$300K2022
Northside Center for Child Development
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
New York, NY$276K2022
Cornell University
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Ithaca, NY$250K2022
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$236K2024
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$225K2022
UC Berkeley Foundation
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$200K2022
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$200K2024
Cornell University
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Ithaca, NY$200K2024
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$200K2023
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$200K2023
Cornell University
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Ithaca, NY$200K2023
UC Berkeley Foundation
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
Berkeley, CA$110K2023

The Mosse Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$2.0M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Mosse Foundation

The Mosse Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Mosse Foundation

Does The Mosse Foundation accept grant applications?
The Mosse Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Mosse Foundation fund?
The Mosse Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Paros Foundation, Paros Foundation, Paros Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Mosse Foundation give in grants?
The Mosse Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.9M over 110 grants.
Where is The Mosse Foundation located?
The Mosse Foundation is based in Berkeley, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 817096191.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Mosse Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Mosse Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.