Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation

Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The foundation strongly supports Koch brothers endeavors, such as DonorsTrust, Americans for Prosperity, and Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas. Moeller currently serves as the Vice Chairman and Director of Koch Industries, and says Charles Koch has been one of "four great mentors" in his life, in addition to former Koch Industries COOs. The foundation also has given contributions to various Catholic churches and schools, in addition to various community organizations, like the Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale, and universities such as Notre Dame, and University of Tulsa, Moeller's alma mater.



Moeller also served as Chief Operating Officer for Koch Industries from 1999 to December 2005, after holding various positions within the company from 1980 to 1992, including President of Koch Ventures, based in Scottsdale. His role in the company helped launch their ventures into international operations, including the Canadian market. Moeller previously served as the CEO and chairman of ALEC private sector member, Georgia-Pacific, which Koch Industries acquired in 2005 with help from Moeller.

In 2011, the foundation reported $806,628 in revenue, $611,190 in expenses, and $9,322,395 in assets (fair market value).

Connections to Koch Brothers, DonorsTrust
In addition to J. Moeller's role as a Koch Industries executive, their 2009-2011 contributions of $1,291,901 included $500,000 to DonorsTrust, a conservative grant-making body that allows donors anonymity while donating to right-wing think tank and causes. The organization is heavily backed by the Koch brothers and their foundations, such as the Knowledge and Progress Fund. Americans for Prosperity, another Koch brothers organization, received $150,000 over three years, in addition to Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas receiving $30,000, where four Koch family members and Koch Industries employees serve on the Board of Directors.

The foundation also contributed $100,000 from 2009 to 2011 to George Mason University, which houses the Institute for Humane Studies, a conservative think tank that is a member of the State Policy Network.

Contributions and Grants
The foundation's additional contributions from 2009 to 2011 (over $30,000) include:


 * The University of Tulsa received $66,000.
 * St. Patrick Catholic Church received $35,000.
 * Chris's Kids, Inc. received $85,000
 * Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church received $45,000.
 * Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas received $30,000.
 * Americans for Prosperity received $150,000.
 * St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School received $30,000.
 * DonorsTrust received $500,000.
 * George Mason University Foundation received $100,000.

Staff Members
Their 2011 Form 990 listed three unpaid staff members:


 * Joseph Moeller, President/Treasurer
 * Mary Moeller, Secretary
 * Margaret Sharon Walker, Director

Contact
Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation 27437 No. 9th Place Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 (316) 828-8199

Forms 990

 * Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation, 2011 Form 990 2012.
 * Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation, 2010 Form 990 September 1, 2011.
 * Joe and Mary Moeller Foundation, 2009 Form 990 September 24, 2010