Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore Foundation
Accepts applications
Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore Foundation is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $382,506 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$382,506
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,031 the year before.
28% 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 | $293,650 | 48 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $250,031 | 45 | $9.2 million |
| 2025 | $382,506 | 51 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary J Leach Allen Lovelace Moore a 700 Everhart Rd Suite J-21, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-1941 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 814-6700, garyl@moorefoundationcc.com |
| What to submit | Any organization requesting a gift, grant, etc may make application by use of the form provided by the Foundation. To obtain a copy of the form, please submit requests to the Foundation either by fax, mail or website. |
| Deadlines | Requests for gifts, grants, etc. must be postmarked on or before July 1 of each grant year. |
| Restrictions | Yes. Gifts, grants, etc are restricted to organizations providing programs to children eighteen years of age or younger in the Coastal Bend Texas area. For more detailed information regarding restrictions or limitations on the use of gifts, grants, etc, please contact the Foundation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 47 | $368,506 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Odyssey | Youth outreach | $25,000 |
| Tennis Success | Youth outreach | $20,000 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors Merit Shop | Youth education | $15,000 |
| Foster Angels of South Texas Foundation | Youth childcare | $15,000 |
| New Life Refuge Ministries | Youth outreach | $15,000 |
| Stillwater Camp | Youth outreach | $15,000 |
| Coastal Bend Food Bank | Youth food | $12,500 |
| Del Mar College Foundation Inc | Youth education | $12,500 |
| LEAD First | Youth outreach | $12,500 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Youth recreation | $10,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Youth outreach | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Inc | Youth housing and food | $10,000 |
| GROW Local South Texas | Youth outreach | $10,000 |
| Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery Inc | Youth housing | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Youth healthcare | $10,000 |
| South Texas Children's Home | Youth housing | $10,000 |
| The Odyssey After School Enrichment Program | Youth education | $10,000 |
| The Rise School of Corpus Christi | Youth education | $10,000 |
| Wesley Community Center | Youth housing and healthcare | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History | Youth education | $8,000 |
| Agape Ranch | Youth housing | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas Coastal Bend | Youth outreach | $7,500 |
| CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the Coastal Bend | Youth childcare | $7,500 |
| Corpus Christi Hope House Inc | Youth housing and food | $7,500 |
| Corpus Christi Pregnancy Center | Youth healthcare | $7,500 |
| Miracle League of Corpus Christi | Youth outreach | $7,500 |
| Alabama Baptist Children's Home | Youth housing | $5,000 |
| Corpus Christi Police Foundation | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital | Youth healthcare | $5,000 |
| GRIP Outreach for Youth | Youth outreach | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Coastal Bend | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program of Lea County | Youth outreach | $5,000 |
| Robstown ISD Education Foundation | Youth education | $5,000 |
| Rooted & Rising - Washington Park (United Methodist Children's Services | Youth housing | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | Youth outreach | $5,000 |
| Texas Pythian Home Inc | Youth housing | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Youth housing and food | $5,000 |
| Their Day Foundation Inc | Youth outreach | $5,000 |
| Cenikor Corpus Christi | Youth healthcare | $4,000 |
| Fryeryk Chopin Society of Texas Inc | Youth outreach | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary J Leach
- Paul Davis
- Chelsea J Knight
- Robyn Abernathy
- Amy Byars
- Christopher B Leach
Questions people ask
Does Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests for gifts, grants, etc. must be postmarked on or before July 1 of each grant year..
How much does Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore Foundation give?
$382,506 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary J Leach (President and Director), Paul Davis (Director), Chelsea J Knight (Director) and Robyn Abernathy (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and housing and homelessness.