Well Told Grants

Foundations / Texas

More Than The Move Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 814171814

More Than The Move Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $283,200. 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 $1.6 million the year before.

53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$1.4 million62$49.3 million
2023$1.6 million53$59.0 million
2024$1.9 million63$62.7 million

How to apply

More Than The Move 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 More Than The Move Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas42$772,120
Virginia2$293,200
California2$220,000
Minnesota1$200,000
Florida3$126,000
Washington1$70,000
Tennessee1$50,000
Colorado1$40,000
Missouri1$34,000
North Carolina2$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 63 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Icm
Hampton, VA
Support for charitable purposes$283,200
City Serve
Fremont, CA
Support for charitable purposes$215,000
Steiger
Eden Pairie, MN
Support for charitable purposes$200,000
Oaks of Righteousness
Humble, TX
Support for charitable purposes$92,000
Mission X Mission
Franklin, TX
Support for charitable purposes$90,000
Providence Heights
Bellevue, WA
Support for charitable purposes$70,000
Reliant Mission - Taylor Bench
Orlando, FL
Support for charitable purposes$66,000
Mylifespeaks
Nashville, TN
Support for charitable purposes$50,000
Core Group Cares
Katy, TX
Support for charitable purposes$50,000
NCF- Close The GAP
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Support for charitable purposes$50,000
Amazon Vida
Plano, TX
Support for charitable purposes$50,000
USA Transform
Southlake, TX
Support for charitable purposes$50,000
PTSD Foundation of America - Camp Hope
Houston, TX
Support for charitable purposes$45,000
Groundwire
Castle Rock, CO
Support for charitable purposes$40,000
Hope Media
New Caney, TX
Support for charitable purposes$40,000
Humble ISD
Humble, TX
Support for charitable purposes$37,500
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
Support for charitable purposes$34,000
Fishers Of Men
Humble, TX
Support for charitable purposes$25,000
J's House
Kingwood, TX
Support for charitable purposes$25,000
Reach A GenerationSupport for charitable purposes$25,000
Individual
TX
Support for hardship relief$24,792
Mission Beloved-David Choi
San Antonio, TX
Support for charitable purposes$21,000
Hartwell University
College Station, TX
Support for charitable purposes$15,000
Prayer Room Church
Conroe, TX
Support for charitable purposes$15,000
Beautiful Feet
Choctaw, OK
Support for charitable purposes$15,000
Heart of Texas Foundation
Bellville, TX
Support for charitable purposes$15,000
Famm
Houston, TX
Support for charitable purposes$12,000
The Sanctuary
Houston, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Recc
Manvel, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Alliance Defending Freedom
Scottsdale, AZ
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Angels of Dusk Foundation - Brazil
Humble, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Boys & Girls Country of Houston
Hockley, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
CareNet
Humble, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
FC Goodworks
Pearland, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Hilltop Adventures
Houston, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Judea Harvest
Indian Trail, NC
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Mid-Coast Smackdown
Jourdanton, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Sufficiency of Scriptures Ministry
Wheaton, IL
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Lifeline Pregnancy Center
Houston, TX
Support for charitable purposes$10,000
Biltmore Church
Arden, NC
Support for charitable purposes$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does More Than The Move Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does More Than The Move Foundation give?

$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs More Than The Move Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Todd Stewart (President), Nikki Stewart (Treasurer), Jamie Hampton (Executive Director) and Brenda Stewart (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does More Than The Move Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and international.

Similar foundations in Texas