James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation
The James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including education, health and human services, arts and culture, libraries, and religious ministry.
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation at a glance
In short: James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation gave $350K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Oklahoma. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $349,850
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,579
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,485,266
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (83% 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 James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 S Utica Pl Ste 218, Tulsa, OK 74114
Phone: (918) 645-4643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross ($50K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 108 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to organizations in Oklahoma, 9% to New York, and 8% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $255K (2024) to $374K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Tulsa, OK | Humanitarian Relief and Education | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | Scholarships and Educational Expenses | $30,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Medical Research | $30,000 |
| Mental Health Association in Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Mental Health Services | $28,000 |
| Philbrook Museum of Art Tulsa, OK | General Operating and Programming Expenses | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Tulsa, OK | Service Programs for Less Fortunate | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Library Trust Tulsa, OK | Library Services | $25,000 |
| Cascia Hall Preparatory School Tulsa, OK | Educational | $25,000 |
| Houston Volunteer Lawyers Houston, TX | To provide legal services to help low-income members of the community. | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Ballet Tulsa, OK | General Operating and Programming Expenses | $17,250 |
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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 | $3,485,266 | $271,672 | $463,048 | $349,850 | 17 | $349,850 | $214,277 | $334,033 |
| 2024 | $3,676,642 | $337,363 | $466,725 | $254,634 | 17 | $254,634 | $210,950 | $291,080 |
| 2023 | $3,806,004 | $374,103 | $569,981 | $311,618 | 22 | $311,618 | $269,727 | $278,632 |
| 2022 | $4,001,882 | $1,288,587 | $597,408 | $374,091 | 28 | $374,091 | $1,177,008 | $350,568 |
| 2021 | $3,310,719 | $299,940 | $477,576 | $289,363 | 24 | — | $207,825 | $331,740 |
| 2020 | $3,488,355 | $215,594 | $479,175 | $256,783 | 24 | — | $121,805 | $290,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $334K 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 foundation’s grants show support for educational expenses and scholarships, medical research, mental health services, humanitarian relief, library services, arts programming, and services for people in need.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma says its mission is to build girls’ courage, confidence, and character. The Michael J. Fox Foundation describes its work as funding research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improved therapies. Mental Health Association Oklahoma says it promotes mental health and provides services and housing support to people experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. Tulsa Library Trust says it benefits the Tulsa City County Library System, while Tulsa Symphony Orchestra says it entertains, educates, heals, and inspires through music.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $349,850. Grants ranged from $4,600 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to the American Red Cross for humanitarian relief and education; $30,000 each to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma for scholarships and educational expenses and to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for medical research; and $28,000 to Mental Health Association in Tulsa for mental health services. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to Philbrook Museum of Art, the Salvation Army, Tulsa Library Trust, Cascia Hall Preparatory School, and Houston Volunteer Lawyers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cathryn M Moore is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation is led by Cathryn M. Moore, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathryn M. Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: James D. Moore (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $99K, to Cathryn M Moore (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation
How much does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation give each year?
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation gave $350K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $255K across 17 grants.
What is James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation's typical grant size?
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $20,579, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation give grants?
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (14 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation's largest grantees?
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross ($50,000), Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma ($30,000) and The Michael J Fox Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation?
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $350K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants show support for educational expenses and scholarships, medical research, mental health services, humanitarian relief, library services, arts programming, and services for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation's EIN?
James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6315876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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