Private foundation · EIN 77-0528059 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Moley 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: 1 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $3.1M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$3.1M
Median grant
$3.1M
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Goldman Sachs Philantrophy Fund - DafAlbany, NYGeneral use$3.1M

About this foundation

Moley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, administered in care of Elizabeth Moley, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Moley 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 Moley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.1M across 1 grants, a median of $3.1M.

Where does Moley Family Foundation give?

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

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