Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn
The Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established in 2015, it supports nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life in selected Michigan communities, particularly Ann Arbor, St. Clair, and Manistee.
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn at a glance
In short: Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn gave $212K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,225
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,223
- -50.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,550
- Total assets
- $5,078,740
- +25.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website describes an initial inquiry followed, for qualifying organizations requesting more than $20,000, by a possible full application. The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3977, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Phone: (734) 645-8992
Website: https://www.fjmoorefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Garretts Space ($102K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 44 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies Ann Arbor, St. Clair, and Manistee as the Michigan communities it primarily supports. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 5% to recipients in Tennessee, and less than 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 240% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $255K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garretts Space Ann Arbor, MI | Services to young adults with mental health challenges | $102,000 |
| City of St Clair St Clair, MI | park renovation | $55,000 |
| Manistee Amphitheater Foundation Manistee, MI | organization support | $15,000 |
| Lakeshore Keepers Ludington, MI | lighthouse preservation | $13,125 |
| Epsilon Education Endowment Nashville, TN | Educational support for students | $10,000 |
| Manistee County Habitat for Humanit Manistee, MI | building homes for low income individuals | $5,100 |
| Michigan Theater Ann Arbor, MI | Funding for historic theaters | $5,000 |
| Washtenaw Optimal Wellness Ann Arbor, MI | promoting wellness in Washtenaw County | $5,000 |
| EB Research Partnership New York, NY | disease research | $1,000 |
| Grand River Makerspace Grandville, MI | organization support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,078,740 | $797,385 | $231,308 | $212,225 | 10 | $212,225 | $378,826 | $215,978 |
| 2024 | $4,052,290 | $194,262 | $258,202 | $255,000 | 6 | $255,266 | $191,326 | $211,257 |
| 2023 | $3,821,597 | $702,158 | $196,918 | $189,750 | 10 | $189,750 | $116,601 | $189,004 |
| 2022 | $3,075,742 | $2,556,143 | $566,035 | $62,500 | 8 | $63,840 | $76,318 | $60,475 |
| 2021 | $1,085,634 | $102,494 | $60,722 | $58,250 | 10 | $59,065 | $102,167 | $64,826 |
| 2020 | $1,043,862 | $70,000 | $65,445 | $63,850 | 12 | — | $69,799 | $53,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support nonprofit organizations that help improve quality of life in selected Michigan communities. Its website describes past support for community theaters, art centers, bike trails, parks, educational organizations, and a mental health support group for young adults.
Among its grantees, Garrett’s Space describes its mission as filling gaps in support for young adults facing mental health challenges and providing related residential, support-network, and wellness resources. EB Research Partnership describes its mission as funding research for treatments and a cure for epidermolysis bullosa, a group of genetic skin disorders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $212,225 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $102,000, with a median grant of $7,550. Notable grants included $102,000 to Garrett’s Space for services to young adults with mental health challenges, $55,000 to the City of St. Clair for park renovation, $15,000 to Manistee Amphitheater Foundation for organization support, and $13,125 to Lakeshore Keepers for lighthouse preservation.
The foundation’s website says prospective grantees should make an initial inquiry to determine whether their organization may be considered and when funding may be available. Organizations that qualify may be asked to complete a full application for requests exceeding $20,000. The foundation’s statement on its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Franklin S. Moore as president; Jennifer M. Moore as secretary; and Katherine E. Moore, Franklin M. Moore, and Michelle A. Moore as directors.
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn is led by Franklin M Moore, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Franklin M Moore
President & Director
President, Treasurer & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2022
President & Trustee → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E Moore
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle A Moore
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M Moore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn
How much does Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn give each year?
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn gave $212K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $255K across 6 grants.
What is Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn's typical grant size?
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn's median grant in 2025 was $7,550, and its average grant was $21,223, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn that year got $16K on average.
Where does Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn give grants?
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn gives mostly in Michigan: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants) and Manistee, MI (2 grants).
Does Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn's largest grantees?
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn's largest 2025 grantees include Garretts Space ($102,000), City of St Clair ($55,000) and Manistee Amphitheater Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn?
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support nonprofit organizations that help improve quality of life in selected Michigan communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn?
The website describes an initial inquiry followed, for qualifying organizations requesting more than $20,000, by a possible full application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn's EIN?
Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5533251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Franklin & Jennifer Moore Family Fndtn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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