Private foundation · EIN 20-0249777 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edward S Moore Family 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: 38 grants paid, $925K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$925K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under LawWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Sanctuary for Families IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NewNew York, NYGeneral operational expenses and uncovered research expenses for SIG/GHRCCA$50K
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NewNew York, NYSIG general operating expenses fund and uncovered research expenses for SIG/GHRCCA, Wings, Wings Emergency Relief services for women in mar…$50K
Arts for Learning Miami IncMiami, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Citizens for a Better South Florida IncMiami, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Red Hook InitiativeBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Ameelio IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Possibility LabsSan Francisco, CAGeneral and Unrestricted for M&A Hotline$30K
Prospect Park Alliance IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
The Fortune Society IncLong Island City, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NewNew York, NYCenter for Justice$30K
Brooklyn Academy of Music IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Lawrence HallChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
New Israel FundNew York, NYSeizing the Moment: A vision for peace and security$25K
New Sanctuary Movement of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
New York Immigration Coalition IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
The Carver IncNorwalk, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Bowery Residents Committee IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands IncSt Thomas, VIGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Student Conservation Association IncArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of NewNew York, NYTeen College Dreams Program led by Cheryl Wilkins at the Columbia School of Social Work and Social Intervention Group$20K
Youth Justice Network IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Community Foundation of Mendocino County IncUkiah, CACommunity Enrichment Grant Program$15K
Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
DC Futures Dba ScholarsparkWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Jesuit Volunteer Corps NorthwestMilwaukie, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Seattle Preparatory SchoolSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
The All in Together Campaign IncHarrison, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Barnard CollegeNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Blue Scholars Initiative IncMiami, FLCharitable Event$5,000
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIBrown Annual Fund: Undergraduate Scholarship Fund$5,000
Subayo Foundation for Women and ChildrenNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Trustees of Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHParents and Grandparents Fund$5,000
Watershed Institute IncPennington, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Wildlife Center Friends IncTitusville, NJSupport of the Mercer County Wildlife Center$5,000

By state: New York 19 · Florida 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Maryland 1 · California 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Edward S Moore Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, 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 Edward S Moore Family 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 Edward S Moore Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $925K across 38 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Edward S Moore Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (19 grants), Florida (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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