The Mary Moody Northen Endowment
Preselected recipients only
The Mary Moody Northen Endowment is a private foundation in Galveston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 59 grants; the typical grant was $18,410 and the largest $1.4 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$18,410
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$111 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
48% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.0 million | 50 | $98.2 million |
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 50 | $105 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 59 | $111 million |
How to apply
The Mary Moody Northen Endowment 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 The Mary Moody Northen Endowment funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 54 | $3.2 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Monument LLC | Operate the broadway property | $1.4 million |
| Mountain Lake LLC | Educational | $1.1 million |
| Center for 20th Century Texas Studies | Operate the moody mansion & museum | $694,000 |
| Rosenberg Library | Educational | $118,750 |
| Galveston Children's Museum | General | $100,096 |
| Galveston College Foundation | General | $60,000 |
| Galveston Historcial Foundaton | General | $59,420 |
| Giles County | General | $55,000 |
| Galveston County Recovery Fund | General | $50,000 |
| Giles County Disaster Relief Fund | General | $50,000 |
| O'Connell College Preparatory School | General | $47,500 |
| Galveston Urban Ministries | General | $27,500 |
| Galveston's Own Farmers Market | General | $27,500 |
| Odyssey Academy | General | $27,200 |
| Texas A & M Foundation | General | $25,394 |
| International Oleander Society | General | $21,720 |
| Bolivar Point Lighthouse Fnd | General | $20,000 |
| Galveston Community Band | General | $20,000 |
| Galveston Diaper Bank | General | $20,000 |
| Galveston Historic Arts District | General | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries | General | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army - Center of Hope | General | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children's Texas | General | $20,000 |
| St Vincent's House | General | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Center Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Town of Rich Creek | General | $20,000 |
| Galveston Central Church | General | $19,784 |
| Grant Family Fund | General | $19,216 |
| Seeding Galveston | General | $18,500 |
| Upward Hope Academy | Educational | $18,410 |
| Galveston Family Service Center | General | $17,500 |
| The Galveston Island Tree Conservancy | General | $16,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General | $15,000 |
| Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters | General | $13,000 |
| Galveston Arts Center | General | $12,000 |
| Houston Tool Bank | General | $10,150 |
| Albert Schweitzer Fellowship | General | $10,000 |
| Casa of Galveston County | General | $10,000 |
| Stephen F Austin University | Educational | $10,000 |
| University of Texas | Educational | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- G William Rider
- Robert L Moody Jr
- Betty Massey
- Laura S Protz
Questions people ask
Does The Mary Moody Northen Endowment accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mary Moody Northen Endowment give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $18,410.
Who runs The Mary Moody Northen Endowment?
Its 2024 filing lists G William Rider (President/Director), Robert L Moody Jr (Vice President/Director), Betty Massey (Executive Director) and Laura S Protz (Secretary/Treasurer/Director).
What does The Mary Moody Northen Endowment fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.