The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Fairfax, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $8.2 million and the largest $8.2 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$8.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$8.2 million
- Largest grant$8.2 million
- Assets$233 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.4 million the year before.
100% 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 | $7.4 million | 1 | $228 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 1 | $233 million |
How to apply
The Claude Moore Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $8.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 27A | See attachment 27a. | $8.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Schaufeld
- Peter Arntson
- J Hamilton Lambert
- Guy Gravett
- Randolph A Sutliff
- Lucius Bracey
- Charles Yudd
Questions people ask
Does The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $8.2 million.
Who runs The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Schaufeld (Trustee), Peter Arntson (Trustee), J Hamilton Lambert (Trustee / Exec Dir) and Guy Gravett (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.