Moody Gardens Inc
Preselected recipients only
Moody Gardens Inc is a private foundation in Galveston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.8 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5.4 million and the largest $10.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.8 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$5.4 million
- Largest grant$10.6 million
- Assets$73.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 2 | $74.2 million |
| 2023 | $4.8 million | 2 | $74.3 million |
| 2024 | $10.8 million | 2 | $73.5 million |
How to apply
Moody Gardens Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Moody Gardens Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $10.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston | Construction/maintenance/RENOVATION OF FACILITIES AT MOODY GARDENS | $10.6 million |
| City of Galveston | Renovation of the golf course at moody gardens | $192,511 |
Officers and trustees
- E Douglas McLeod
- Luis R Hernandez
- John Ippolito
- John Zendt
- Christopher Lamm
- Kathy Lebrun
- Allan Matthews
- Elizabeth Matthews
Questions people ask
Does Moody Gardens Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moody Gardens Inc give?
$10.8 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5.4 million.
Who runs Moody Gardens Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists E Douglas McLeod (Chairman/Director), Luis R Hernandez (Vp/Director/Audit Comm Chair), John Ippolito (Director/Secretary) and John Zendt (President/Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Moody Gardens Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.