David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation
The David and Katherine Moore Family is a private foundation based in Rye Brook, New York. In its 2023 filing, it reported 70 grants totaling $18,377,165, including support for organizations working in areas such as reproductive rights, environmental protection, civil liberties, immigration rights, and community development.
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation gave $18.4M across 70 grants in 2023 (avg $263K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $18,377,165
- +1091.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 70
- +4.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $262,531
- +1040.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (10 of 69, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing requests a description of the organization and the reason for the request. It states that there are no deadlines or restrictions on awards, and that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard W Moore
Mailing address: 800 Westchester Ave Suite N-400, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Phone: (914) 694-4600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was David & Leni Moore Foundation II ($5.6M). Together the top 10 received $17.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 224 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC. Massachusetts, California, and Pennsylvania each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 69 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.7M; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 78% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 754% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $759K (2021) to $18.4M (2023). In 2023 it made 70 grants totaling $18.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David & Leni Moore Foundation II Rye Brook, NY | For General Support | $5,596,230 |
| Richard and Barbara Moore Family Foundation Rye Brook, NY | For General Support | $5,591,908 |
| Timothy & Deborah Moore Family Foundation Rye Brook, NY | For General Support | $5,591,908 |
| Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting Washington, DC | Westchester community college and laguardia college's participation in the campus consortium project. | $100,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | For general support and for the immigrant rights program. | $90,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General SUPPORT(25,000), PPH GLOBAL(25,000), and Local Affiliates (25,000). | $75,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | For General Support. | $65,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Immigration Rights Program | $50,000 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | For General Support. | $50,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights New York, NY | For General Support. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $276,447 | $18,503,277 | $18,377,165 | 70 | $18,404,868 | $185,163 | $813,421 |
| 2022 | $18,226,830 | $1,479,715 | $1,610,650 | $1,542,070 | 67 | $1,542,070 | $1,399,797 | $975,453 |
| 2021 | $18,358,515 | $2,170,020 | $881,449 | $758,500 | 35 | $782,735 | $2,023,658 | $1,139,458 |
| 2020 | $17,069,944 | $1,018,333 | $2,231,308 | $2,152,500 | 52 | — | $920,855 | $948,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $813K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Center for Reproductive Rights describes its work as using law to advance reproductive rights as human rights, while the Environmental Law & Policy Center describes itself as a public-interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. The Center for Constitutional Rights says it works to advance and protect constitutional and human rights, and American Rivers says it works to protect and restore rivers.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $18,377,165. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $5,596,230, with a median grant of $20,500. The largest listed grants were $5,596,230 to the David & Leni Moore Foundation II and $5,591,908 each to the Richard and Barbara Moore Family Foundation and the Timothy & Deborah Moore Family Foundation, all for general support.
Other listed grants included $100,000 to the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting for Westchester Community College and LaGuardia College’s participation in the Campus Consortium Project; $90,000 to the ACLU Foundation for general support and its Immigrant Rights Program; $75,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for general support, PPH Global, and local affiliates; and $65,000 to the Center for Reproductive Rights for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Richard W. Moore, David E. Moore Jr., and Timothy P. Moore as trustees.
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David E. Moore Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard W. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy P. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation
How much does David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation give each year?
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation gave $18.4M across 70 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.5M across 67 grants.
What is David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $20,500, and its average grant was $262,531, across 70 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation that year got $1.7M on average.
Where does David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation give grants?
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (52 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include David & Leni Moore Foundation II ($5,596,230), Richard and Barbara Moore Family Foundation ($5,591,908) and Timothy & Deborah Moore Family Foundation ($5,591,908), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation?
The filing requests a description of the organization and the reason for the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $813K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's EIN?
David and Katherine Moore Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7103979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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