Private foundation · EIN 92-2765938 · Sanford, Florida

Moore 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: 57 grants paid, $6.4M total, median $50K. 95% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
57
$6.4M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in FL
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$76M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FlOrlando, FLGeneral support$800K
Nmdp FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$500K
Conservation FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral support$356K
Habitat for Humanity International IncAltamonte Springs, FLGeneral support$351K
Unity Youth Association IncSanford, FLGeneral support$350K
Christian Sharing Center IncLongwood, FLGeneral support$343K
Rescue Outreach Mission of Central Florida Inc FloridaSanford, FLGeneral support$333K
Grace Medical Homes IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$250K
Salt OutreachOrlando, FLNew mobile shower units$235K
Christian Service Center for Central FloridaOrlando, FLKitchen renovation$233K
Easter Seals Florida IncWinter Park, FLRenovate cabins$200K
One Purse IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$200K
Samaritan Resource CenterOrlando, FLGeneral support$160K
Foundation for Foster ChildrenWinter Park, FLGeneral support$151K
Conductive Education Center of Orlando IncWinter Park, FLAdult program$150K
Grace CounselingOrlando, FLGeneral support$150K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FlOrlando, FLGeneral support$145K
The Mustard Seed of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral support$100K
The 4r Foundation IncWinter Park, FLGeneral support$100K
Life Concept IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$100K
Cannonball Kids Cancer FoundationWinter Park, FLGeneral support$100K
Find Feed & RestoreClermont, FLGeneral support$75K
Diocesan Council of OrlandoApopka, FLGeneral support$70K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral support$65K
The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GAGeneral support$65K
The Arbor School of Central Florida IncWinter Springs, FLGeneral support$63K
Diocesan Council of OrlandoApopka, FLGeneral support$60K
Christian Help Foundation IncCasselberry, FLChristmas blessing program$60K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FlOrlando, FLGeneral support$50K
Mercy Road Initiatives IncLongwood, FLGeneral support$50K
Lighthouse Central Florida IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$50K
Aeras Foundation IncWitner Park, FLDigital device acquisition$50K
Faine House IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$38K
Friends of Blue SpringsOrange City, FLGeneral support$33K
For Nina Foundation IncLake Mary, FLWigs for comfort & confidence program$25K
Touched By Type 1Orlando, FLGeneral support$25K
Heartland Haven Foundation IncApopka, FLEquine coaching scholarships$24K
Whipping Childhood CancerOrlando, FLGeneral support$20K
Unity Youth Association IncSanford, FLGeneral support$20K
Diocesan Council of OrlandoApopka, FLGeneral support$20K
Touched By Type 1Orlando, FLCommunity connections program$20K
Neighborhood Center of West VolusiaDeland, FLFood pantry and financial assistance$20K
Touched By Type 1Orlando, FLDance program$18K
Hope HelpsOviedo, FLGeneral support$15K
Picnic ProjectSanford, FLPicnic project$15K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral support$15K
Adult Literacy League IncWinter Park, FLStudent tutoring$10K
Shepherds Hope IncWinter Garden, FLGeneral support$10K
United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties IncLeesburg, FLGeneral support$10K
Samaritan Village IncOrlando, FLVehicle purchase$10K
Christian Service Center for Central FloridaOrlando, FLDowntown campus water fountain replacement$9,500
Toys for TotsOrlando, FLChristmas toy donations- picnic project, whipping childhood cancer, & wftv toys for tots$8,360
Sanford & Orlando EntSanford, FLGeneral support$5,000
Breaking Bread Beyond IncSanford, FLGeneral support$5,000
Bite Me CancerHerndon, VAGeneral support$5,000
Page 15 IncOrlando, FLGeneral support$5,000
Conservation FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral support$2,000

By state: Florida 54 · Minnesota 1 · Georgia 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Moore Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sanford, Florida, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 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 Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $6.4M across 57 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Moore Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (54 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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