Harry S Moss Heart Trust

DALLAS, TX EIN: 75-6147501

The Harry S Moss Heart Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1975 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on cardiovascular health and related charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$62.3M

+11.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.5M

-13.9% YoY

Grant Count

+27.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$250K

-32.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry S Moss Heart Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds cardiovascular research and support initiatives. Recent grant activity indicates a focus on:

Cardiovascular research and support
Cardiac catheterization and real-time cardiac programs
Pediatric cardiac research
Organ recovery initiatives
Hypertension research and prevention

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications. No formal application format is required; proposals should include information about the organization, its purpose, and activities. There is no stated deadline for submissions.

Grant Range

$275,000

Review Cycle

for submissions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas, with demonstrated funding activity in Texas institutions and national organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $13.9M (99%)

New York $100K (1%)

States

New York Texas

Cities

ArlingtonAustinDallasDentonFarmers BranchFort WorthGrand PrairieHoustonMansfieldNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2025:

Total assets: $62.3 million
Total revenue: $11.6 million
Total expenses: $5.24 million
Net income: $6.36 million
Total liabilities: $0

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total assets: $55.9 million
Total revenue: $7.54 million
Total expenses: $5.58 million

Investment income and dividends represent a significant revenue source, with $1.8 million reported in 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$62,286,054	$55,882,618	$51,960,600
Revenue	$11,591,505	$7,540,195	$3,165,492
Expenses	$5,235,366	$5,582,022	$4,027,903
Qualifying Distributions	$4,192,409	$4,681,395	$3,438,774
Net Investment Income	$10,640,714	$6,684,995	$3,985,817
Distributable Amount	$4,608,528	$4,131,896	$3,484,189

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

46 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Harry S Moss Heart Trust

Foundation

Harry S. Moss Heart Trust Grant

HARRY S MOSS HEART TRUST

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Ut Southwestern Medical Center ($750,000), University of Texas Foundation ($590,100), Texas Health Resources Foundation ($500,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	HIGH RESOLUTION 3D PRINTED	$300,000
TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES FOUNDATION ARLINGTON, TX	WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH	$500,000
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	DIABETIC CARDIOMYOPATHY	$50,000
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	TRICUSPID REGURGITATION	$50,000
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	HEART FUNCTION DISPARITIES	$275,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC DALLAS, TX	FUNDING THE FUTURE OF NORTH	$250,000
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOUNDATION DENTON, TX	EARLY DIAGNOSIS- CARDIAC	$250,000
UNTHSC FOUNDATION FORT WORTH, TX	AFIB IN AGING WOMEN -	$120,000
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX	CARDOVASCULAR HEALTH	$590,100
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER DALLAS, TX	NEW PEDIATRIC CAMPUS -	$750,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BANK OF AMERICA	TRUSTEE	1	$797,055

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harry S Moss Heart Trust fund?

The foundation primarily funds cardiovascular research and support initiatives. Recent grant activity indicates a focus on: • Cardiovascular research and support • Cardiac catheterization and real-time cardiac programs • Pediatric cardiac research • Organ recovery initiatives • Hypertension research and prevention

How do I apply for a grant from Harry S Moss Heart Trust?

**Grant Activity (2024):** • Total giving: $4.1 million • Number of grants: 11 • Median grant size: $275,000 • Grant range: $75,000 - $800,000 • Giving rate: 7.3% of assets **Recent Grants:** • Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern: $800,000 (Dallas Hearts and Minds) • Children's Research Institute at UT Southwestern: $750,000 (New Pediatric Campus) • American Heart Association: $500,000 (Cardiovascular support) **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications. No formal …

Where does Harry S Moss Heart Trust make grants?

The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas, with demonstrated funding activity in Texas institutions and national organizations.

What size grants does Harry S Moss Heart Trust award?

In 2025, Harry S Moss Heart Trust awarded 14 grants totaling $3.5M — an average of about $250K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Harry S Moss Heart Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Harry S Moss Heart Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.