The Moody Foundation
Accepts applications
The Moody Foundation is a private foundation in Galveston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $121 million in 373 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $30.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$121 million
- Number of grants373
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$30.0 million
- Assets$4.1 billion
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90.2 million the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90.2 million | 268 | $2.5 billion |
| 2024 | $121 million | 373 | $4.1 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | moodyforgapplication-process moodys 2302 Post Office Street, Galveston, TX 77550 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (409) 797-1500 |
| What to submit | Grant applications should be submitted at Moodyf.org. Moody Scholars program applicants should visit Moodyf.org for eligibility and application details. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted on ongoing basis. Must be received 11/30 of student's high school senior year. |
| Restrictions | Grant awards must be expended in Texas. See website(s) above for details regarding eligibility and application instructions for grants and scholarships. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Moody Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 360 | $119 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $650,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $450,000 |
| New York | 3 | $450,000 |
| California | 1 | $125,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics | Assistance supporting the mission & purpose of University of Texas at Austin. | $30.0 million |
| Rice University | Assistance with The Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity | $10.0 million |
| Southern Methodist University | Assistance with funding for Moody School of Graduate & Advanced Studies. | $10.0 million |
| Moody Gardens | Assitance with Attraction and Site Improvements - Moody Gardens | $7.0 million |
| University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | General support | $5.0 million |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | General support | $3.3 million |
| Lubbock County Expo Center | Assistance with Lubbock County Expo Center Arena | $2.0 million |
| Galveston Island Day SchoolMoody Early Childhood Center | Assistance with Moody Early Childhood Center-the Next Steps | $2.0 million |
| Charles Butt Foundation | Assistance with the TXRL Program | $1.9 million |
| Abilene Christian University | Assistance completing second and final phase of renovations to Moody Coliseum | $1.8 million |
| Galveston Independent School District | Assistance with the GISD For Kids/For Prep After & Summer School program | $1.3 million |
| Waco Family Medicine Foundation | Assistance with expandng health care services for the underserved population in Waco Texas | $1.3 million |
| Avance Inc | Assistance with the Expansion of AVANCE's ParentChild Education Program | $1.0 million |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | Assistance with scaling first-generation college student success | $1.0 million |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | Assistance with the Educate Texas initiative | $1.0 million |
| Texas Community College Education Initiative | Assistance with the Wrapped in Wellness project | $1.0 million |
| Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation | Assistance to support the construction of a new elementary school for Uvalde CISD | $1.0 million |
| Galveston Independent School District | Assistance with the Galveston Career-Connect program | $999,575 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Assistance with the Texas Network for Postsecondary Success | $877,986 |
| Dallas Historical Society Hall of State Fair Park | Assistance with The Moody Family Digital Immersive Learning Experience | $847,890 |
| Highland Park ISD Education Foundation | Develop research to expand K12 STEAM education and MAPS program impact | $838,738 |
| The Commit Partnership | Drive economic mobility in Dallas County through workforce and education partnerships | $750,000 |
| Huston Tillotson University | Assistance in the installation of an HVAC system in the gymnasium and additional improvements | $730,300 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | Assistance expanding the Trust Her program of accessible contraception | $600,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation | Assistance with the Early Educator Workforce Development Learning Partnership | $584,770 |
| Austin Public Education Foundation | Assistance with the Austin Ed Fund: Early Literacy Initiative | $500,000 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute For Texas | Assistance in the continued scaling of the MMHPI school mental health work across Texas | $500,000 |
| My Possibilities | Assistance with The Employment Innovations School | $500,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Complete Parkland Pediatric Clinic to serve uninsured and underserved families | $500,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal School | Assistance in funding two practice sourts for the new Athletics Complex | $500,000 |
| The Center for First Generation Student Success | Expand first-generation student success programs under the Texas First initiative | $500,000 |
| The Trail Conservancy | Restore the Seaholm Waterfront as a community and cultural programming center | $500,000 |
| Family Gateway Inc | Support renovations and crisis team launch at Family Gateway North facilit | $440,000 |
| Region 16 Education Service Center | Bridge childcare deserts through early learning centers and local partnerships | $415,000 |
| Dallas Education Foundation | Assistance in Enabling Economic Mobility for the Students of Dallas | $406,720 |
| Austin Voices for Education and Youth | Assistance with the Austin Voices Pathways to Prosperity Initiative | $400,000 |
| College Possible | Assistance with Advancing Equity in Higher Education in the State of Texas | $400,000 |
| Transformation Waco | Assistance with the Transforming School Readiness: A Community Approach project | $400,000 |
| Baylor Health Care System Foundation dba Baylor Scott & White Dallas Fdn | General Support | $350,000 |
| Dallas County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center | Support building the new Child and Adolescent Services wing of the Behavior Innovation Center | $350,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances A Moody-Dahlberg
- Ross R Moody
- Elizabeth Moody
Questions people ask
Does The Moody Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted on ongoing basis. Must be received 11/30 of student's high school senior year.
How much does The Moody Foundation give?
$121 million in tax year 2024, across 373 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs The Moody Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frances A Moody-Dahlberg (Trustee/Chair/CEO/President), Ross R Moody (Trustee/Vice Chair) and Elizabeth Moody (Trustee/Sec/Treas/Sr VP/Grants/CCO).
What does The Moody Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.