Moore Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Moore Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,750 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,750
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$595,639
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,900 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,760 | 68 | $418,400 |
| 2024 | $74,900 | 61 | $568,818 |
| 2025 | $89,750 | 65 | $595,639 |
How to apply
Moore Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Moore Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 26 | $38,750 |
| New York | 8 | $11,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $4,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Care | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Partners in Health | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Red Cross | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Save the Children | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United Way Atlanta | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dekalb Casa | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alight | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Jewish World SVS | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| JF & CS - Pal | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Oxfam | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| UNICEF | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| US Committee for Refugees | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wabe | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Amnesty International | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| High Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Frazier Center | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Children's Shelter | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Audobon Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Camfed | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chattahoochee River Keeper | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Emmaus House | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Institute | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fuller Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gateway Center | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Givedirectly | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hero Women Rising | Unretricted | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hurlburt Johnson Homeless Shelter | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| J Street | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atl | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melvin K Moore
- Ellen K Moore
Questions people ask
Does Moore Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moore Family Foundation give?
$89,750 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Moore Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melvin K Moore (Trustee) and Ellen K Moore (Co-Trustee).
What does Moore Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and international.