Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation
The Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and culture, human services, community services, and environmental protection.
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation at a glance
In short: Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation gave $87K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,351
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,774,078
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3977, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Phone: (734) 645-8992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stratford Festival of America ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Michigan received 66% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Massachusetts, 14%; Ohio, 10%; New York, 8%; and Kentucky, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 $87K (2024) to $97K (2021). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Festival of America Birmingham, MI | support of theater and the arts | $10,000 |
| Kids in Distress St Clair, MI | Assist children in foster care system | $5,000 |
| St Clair Art Assn St Clair, MI | promoting local art in the community | $5,000 |
| St Clair Historical Museum St Clair, MI | promoting local history in the community | $5,000 |
| United Way of St Clair Co Port Huron, MI | Health, education, and financial stability in the county | $5,000 |
| Thumbcoast Theater Marine City, MI | support for theater and the arts | $5,000 |
| Lakeshore Keepers Ludington, MI | operating support | $4,250 |
| Building Hope in the City Cleveland, OH | Promotion of community services | $4,000 |
| Adult Guardianship Services Cleveland, OH | Providing guardians to help with vulnerable adults. | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Protection of wildlife and the envirnment | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,774,078 | $149,236 | $95,439 | $87,000 | 37 | $87,000 | $140,797 | $95,265 |
| 2024 | $1,720,467 | $103,217 | $96,178 | $87,000 | 40 | $87,266 | $94,305 | $91,331 |
| 2023 | $1,718,666 | $44,224 | $95,769 | $89,000 | 32 | $89,000 | $37,455 | $84,641 |
| 2022 | $1,731,472 | $102,174 | $105,190 | $93,000 | 35 | $94,005 | $95,158 | $87,947 |
| 2021 | $1,734,488 | $151,034 | $107,228 | $97,000 | 37 | $98,005 | $128,720 | $98,540 |
| 2020 | $1,690,682 | $131,521 | $106,071 | $97,000 | 40 | — | $125,351 | $82,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, services for children and vulnerable adults, community services, humanitarian aid, and environmental protection. For example, the Stratford Festival of America’s grant was designated for theater and the arts, while grants to Kids in Distress and Adult Guardianship Services were designated for children in foster care and guardianship support, respectively.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented: Kids in Distress says its mission is to prevent child abuse, preserve families, and treat children who have been abused or neglected. The Conservation Law Foundation says it protects New England’s environment, and Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $87,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Stratford Festival of America for theater and the arts; $5,000 each to Kids in Distress, St Clair Art Assn, St Clair Historical Museum, United Way of St Clair Co, and Thumbcoast Theater; and $4,250 to Lakeshore Keepers for operating support. Other grants included $4,000 to Building Hope in the City and $3,000 each to Adult Guardianship Services, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Franklin S Moore as President, Walter E Moore as Vice President, Nancy S Moore as Secretary, and Elizabeth M Bishop and Jennifer M Rynne as directors.
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation is led by Franklin S Moore, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Franklin S Moore
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M Bishop
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M Rynne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy S Moore
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter E Moore
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
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 H & Nancy S Moore Foundation
How much does Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation give each year?
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation gave $87K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 40 grants.
What is Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation's typical grant size?
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,351, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation give grants?
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Ohio (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Clair, MI (5 grants), Port Huron, MI (4 grants), Cleveland, OH (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation's largest grantees?
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stratford Festival of America ($10,000), Kids in Distress ($5,000) and St Clair Art Assn ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation?
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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 H & Nancy S Moore Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for arts and cultural organizations, services for children and vulnerable adults, community services, humanitarian aid, and environmental protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation's EIN?
Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3388238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Franklin H & Nancy S Moore Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 October 27, 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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