Private foundation · EIN 27-0039609 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ronald and Carol Moore Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $1.7M total, median $50K. 87% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$1.7M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CO
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COResearch Grant$400K
Archdiocese of DenverDenver, COGeneral Donation$280K
Evan Scholarship Foundation II IncGlenview, ILGeneral Donation$125K
Ace ScholarshipsDenver, COGeneral Donation$100K
Colorado Uplift IncDenver, COGeneral Donation$100K
Craig Hospital FoundationEnglewood, COGeneral Donation$100K
Friends of Denver Fire DepartmentDenver, COGeneral Donation$75K
Ability ConnectionDenver, COGeneral Donation$50K
Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, COGeneral Donation$50K
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, INGeneral Donation$50K
Colorado Golf FoundationGreenwood Village, COGeneral Donation$50K
Bella WellnessSan Francisco, CAGeneral Donation$50K
Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, COGeneral Donation$50K
Freedom Service Dogs IncEnglewood, COGeneral Donation$25K
Cherry Hills Village Police FoundationCherry Hills Village, COGeneral Donation$25K
Denver Santa Clause ShopLittleton, COGeneral Donation$25K
EndowGreenwod Village, COGeneral Donation$25K
Steamboat InstituteSteamboat, COGeneral Donation$25K
A Precious Child IncBroomfield, COGeneral Donation$25K
Rose Andom CenterDenver, COGeneral Donation$25K
Denver Police Law Enforcement MuseumDenver, COGeneral Donation$10K
Prostate Cancer Education CouncilCentennial, COGeneral Donation$10K
Bella BoutiqueDenver, COGeneral Donation$5,000

By state: Colorado 20 · Illinois 1 · Indiana 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Ronald and Carol Moore Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Shirley Koehler, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Ronald and Carol Moore Family Foundation 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 Ronald and Carol Moore Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 23 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Ronald and Carol Moore Family Foundation give?

Colorado (20 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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