The Harry S. Moss Heart Trust is a philanthropic fund established through the will of Harry S. Moss, a prominent Dallas, Texas, civic and business leader who served as President of Moss Petroleum Company. Following his personal experience with a heart attack in the 1960s, Moss became a strong advocate for private support of medical research, particularly research focused on heart disease. After his death in 1970, the trust was created to fulfill his wish to contribute to the prevention and cure of heart diseases. His wife, Florence Moss, later enhanced the trust’s funding in 1978 through a substantial bequest from her estate.
The trust supports medical and scientific research conducted by 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, specifically those whose main objective is the treatment, cure, prevention, or alleviation of diseases of the heart. While the fund does not impose strict geographical restrictions, it does give preference to institutions based in Dallas County, Texas, aligning with Mr. Moss's long-standing community ties.
Grant applications are due by May 1 each year. The foundation does not provide a specific opening date for submissions, but the final deadline for the current cycle is clearly stated. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations engaged in heart-related medical or scientific research. The grant duration and award size are not specified in the public materials. Awards are intended to support projects aligned closely with the trust’s focus on cardiac health.
The application process is managed by the Texas office of Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division. Applicants are required to use the online portal to begin, save, or resume applications. Additional resources, including application procedures and guidance documents, are available for download in PDF and Microsoft Word formats.
Interested applicants should direct inquiries or requests for assistance to the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions team via the email address tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. It is important that the foundation name, “Harry S. Moss Heart Trust,” be clearly referenced in the subject line of any email communications. Further details regarding application procedures can be found in the downloadable documentation linked in the application portal.
