Private foundation · EIN 47-5533251 · Ann Arbor, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Franklin and Jennifer 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $212K total, median $7,550. 80% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$212K
Median grant
$7,550
Stays in MI
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Garretts SpaceAnn Arbor, MIServices to young adults with mental health challenges$102K
City of St ClairSt Clair, MIpark renovation$55K
Manistee Amphitheater FoundationManistee, MIorganization support$15K
Lakeshore KeepersLudington, MIlighthouse preservation$13K
Epsilon Education EndowmentNashville, TNEducational support for students$10K
Manistee County Habitat for HumanitManistee, MIbuilding homes for low income individuals$5,100
Michigan TheaterAnn Arbor, MIFunding for historic theaters$5,000
Washtenaw Optimal WellnessAnn Arbor, MIpromoting wellness in Washtenaw County$5,000
Eb Research PartnershipNew York, NYdisease research$1,000
Grand River MakerspaceGrandville, MIorganization support$1,000

By state: Michigan 8 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Franklin and Jennifer Moore Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Franklin and Jennifer Moore Family 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 Franklin and Jennifer Moore Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $212K across 10 grants, a median of $7,550.

Where does Franklin and Jennifer Moore Family Foundation give?

Michigan (8 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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