Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$87,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $87,000 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,000 | 32 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 40 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $87,000 | 37 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore 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 Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $57,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $12,250 |
| Ohio | 3 | $9,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Festival of America | support of theater and the arts | $10,000 |
| Kids in Distress | Assist children in foster care system | $5,000 |
| St Clair Art Assn | promoting local art in the community | $5,000 |
| St Clair Historical Museum | promoting local history in the community | $5,000 |
| United Way of St Clair Co | Health, education, and financial stability in the county | $5,000 |
| Thumbcoast Theater | support for theater and the arts | $5,000 |
| Individual | operating support | $4,250 |
| Building Hope in the City | Promotion of community services | $4,000 |
| Adult Guardianship Services | Providing guardians to help with vulnerable adults. | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Protection of wildlife and the envirnment | $3,000 |
| Individual | Humanitarian aid worldwide | $3,000 |
| Individual | operating support | $2,250 |
| Mid City Nutrition | serving meals to indigent individuals | $2,000 |
| Individual | suppourting community needs | $2,000 |
| St Vincent DePaul Soc | Community outreach providing food and housing | $2,000 |
| Fox Run Scholarship Fund | Educational support | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Support of the zoo | $2,000 |
| Individual | Assistance for homeless individuals | $2,000 |
| Individual | support to protect climate, health, wildlife, and vulnerable communities | $2,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | operating support | $2,000 |
| Northampton Survival Center | Food pantry | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of Wester MA | food pantry | $1,500 |
| Individual | support community needs | $1,000 |
| Individual | emergency shelter and counseling services | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Assn | alzheimers research | $1,000 |
| Michigan Nature Assn | nature conservation | $1,000 |
| New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Pr | Care of retired racehorses | $1,000 |
| Individual | assistance for survivors of doestic violence | $1,000 |
| Partners in Health | Human rights advocates | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support for at-risk young women | $1,000 |
| The Ark | support for theater and the arts | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | charitable support | $1,000 |
| Armory Youth | operating support | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Support of the environment | $750 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | science to support global issues | $750 |
| Friends of Children | Assistance to youth in the foster care system | $500 |
| House N2 Home | operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Franklin S Moore
- Walter E Moore
- Nancy S Moore
- Elizabeth M Bishop
- Jennifer M Rynne
Questions people ask
Does Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation give?
$87,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Franklin S Moore (President), Walter E Moore (Vice President), Nancy S Moore (Secretary) and Elizabeth M Bishop (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and health.