Moore Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Moore Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $186,791 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $100,000. 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$186,791
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,900
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $88,800 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,075 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $88,800 | 8 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $186,791 | 10 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Moore Family Charitable 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 Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $75,341 |
| Colorado | 2 | $6,300 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Aka Mass General | General operating | $100,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Chruch of Chicago | General operating | $54,641 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Gunnison Country Food Pantry | General operating | $5,500 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Crested Butte Community School | General operating | $800 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $500 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation | General operating | $200 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $100 |
| Toys for Tots Foundation | General operating | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- William W Moore II
- Cathleen B Moore
Questions people ask
Does Moore Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moore Family Charitable Foundation give?
$186,791 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.
Who runs Moore Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William W Moore II (Trustee) and Cathleen B Moore (Trustee).
What does Moore Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.