Private foundation · EIN 20-0249695 · Norwalk, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marion Moore Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $110K total, median $13K. 13% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$110K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CT
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center on Shadow EconomicsChandler, AZTo aid the organization in leading research and creating an intelligence driven approach to identify criminal components of the shadow econ…$25K
Breakthrough MiamiMiami, FLTo aid the organization in creating enrichment programs that use a student-teaching-student model to ensure that motivated, under-resourced…$20K
Abc New CanaanNew York, NYTo aid the organization in identifying, recruiting and developing leaders among underrepresented young people of color throughout the unite…$20K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationNew York, NYTo aid the organization in honoring the sacrifice of firefighters, police, and first responders of 9/11 by helping america's heroes by prov…$15K
Big Brothers & Big SistersTampa, FLTo aid the organization in supporting a mentoring network which makes meaningful monitored matches between adult volunteers and children in…$10K
Family Centers IncGreenwich, CTTo aid the organization in offering education and human services to children, adults, and families as well as provide a wide range of respo…$10K
200 ClubSavannah, GATo aid the organization in providing immediate financial support to the spouse and immediate family of the fallen first responder, to provi…$5,000
First TeePonte Vedra Beach, FLTo aid the organization in enabling kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges and int…$5,000

By state: Florida 3 · New York 2 · Arizona 1 · Connecticut 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Marion Moore Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut, administered in care of Alston & Bird Llp, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marion Moore Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marion Moore Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 8 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Marion Moore Foundation Inc give?

Florida (3 grants), New York (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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