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James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation

Preselected recipients only Tulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 736315876

James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $349,850 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $254,634 the year before.

18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$311,61822$5.5 million
2023$254,63417$6.5 million
2024$349,85017$6.4 million

How to apply

James D & Cathryn M 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma14$290,250
New York1$30,000
Texas2$29,600

Grants paid in 2024

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red Cross
Tulsa, OK
Humanitarian relief and education$50,000
Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
Scholarships and educational expenses$30,000
The Michael J Fox Foundation
New York, NY
Medical research$30,000
Mental Health Association in Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Mental health services$28,000
Philbrook Museum of Art
Tulsa, OK
General operating and programming expenses$25,000
The Salvation Army
Tulsa, OK
Service programs for less fortunate$25,000
Tulsa Library Trust
Tulsa, OK
Library services$25,000
Cascia Hall Preparatory School
Tulsa, OK
Educational$25,000
Houston Volunteer Lawyers
Houston, TX
To provide legal services to help low-income members of the community.$25,000
Tulsa Ballet
Tulsa, OK
General operating and programming expenses$17,250
Tulsa Symphony Orchestra
Tulsa, OK
Educational development of musical arts$15,000
Trinity Episcopal Church
Tulsa, OK
Religious ministries$10,000
Tulsa Historical Society
Tulsa, OK
Historic preservation$10,000
Iron Gate on Archer
Tulsa, OK
Food assistance programs$10,000
Special Olympics of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
Assistance for individuals with intellectual disabilities$10,000
Tulsa Town Hall
Tulsa, OK
Educational$10,000
Houston Classical Charter School
Houston, TX
Educational$4,600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation give?

$349,850 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Cathryn M Moore (Trustee).

What does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.

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