Private foundation · EIN 26-3852419 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Moore Family Charitable Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $187K total, median $2,900. 40% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$187K
Median grant
$2,900
Stays in IL
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General Hospital Aka Mass GeneralBoston, MAGeneral operating$100K
Covenant Presbyterian Chruch of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating$55K
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating$20K
Gunnison Country Food PantryGunnison, COGeneral operating$5,500
Oklahoma State University FoundationStillwater, OKGeneral operating$5,000
Crested Butte Community SchoolCrested Butte, COGeneral operating$800
Habitat for HumanityChicago, ILGeneral operating$500
Chicago Police Memorial FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating$200
The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral operating$100
Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral operating$50

By state: Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 4 · Colorado 2 · Oklahoma 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Moore Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of William W Moore II, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Moore Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Moore Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $187K across 10 grants, a median of $2,900.

Where does Moore Family Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), Illinois (4 grants), Colorado (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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