James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker TULSA, OK EIN: 73-6315876

The James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, established in 2000. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on making grants to support educational, health, and human services initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.5M

-5.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$350K

+37.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+37.4% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Education and scholarships
Mental health and psychiatry
Medical research
Library services
Hospice and palliative care
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Texas, and New York, with a particular emphasis on the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $1.3M (85%)

New York $145K (9%)

Texas $92K (6%)

States

New York Oklahoma Texas

Cities

DallsHoustonNew YorkNormanOklahoma CityStaten IslandTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount	Year
Total Assets	$3,676,642	2024
Total Assets	$6.5 million	2023
Total Giving	$349,850	2025
Total Giving	$255,000	2023
Total Revenues	$337,363	2024
Total Expenses	$466,725	2024

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,485,266	$3,676,642	$3,806,004
Revenue	$271,672	$337,363	$374,103
Expenses	$463,048	$466,725	$569,981
Qualifying Distributions	$349,850	$254,634	$311,618
Net Investment Income	$214,277	$210,950	$269,727
Distributable Amount	$334,033	$291,080	$278,632

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

108 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include American Red Cross ($50,000), Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma ($30,000), The Michael J Fox Foundation ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PHILBROOK MUSEUM OF ART TULSA, OK	GENERAL OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING EXPENSES	$25,000
TULSA BALLET TULSA, OK	GENERAL OPERATING AND PROGRAMMING EXPENSES	$17,250
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH TULSA, OK	RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES	$10,000
THE SALVATION ARMY TULSA, OK	SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR LESS FORTUNATE	$25,000
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA TULSA, OK	SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES	$30,000
TULSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY TULSA, OK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	$10,000
TULSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TULSA, OK	EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF MUSICAL ARTS	$15,000
IRON GATE ON ARCHER TULSA, OK	FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS	$10,000
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN TULSA TULSA, OK	MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES	$28,000
TULSA LIBRARY TRUST TULSA, OK	LIBRARY SERVICES	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Cathryn M Moore - Trustee (30 hours per week, $99,400 compensation as of 2024)

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CATHRYN M MOORE	Trustee	30	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Human Services

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds general operating and programming expenses, educational initiatives, student athletics, service programs for underserved populations, and scholarships. Key funding areas include: • Education and scholarships • Mental health and psychiatry • Medical research • Library services • Hospice and palliative care • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $2,118 to $50,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Maximum grant amount: $25,000 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, including: • Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma: $25,000 (Scholarships and Educational Expenses) • Tulsa Library Trust: $25,000 (Library Services) • The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: $25,000 (Medical Research) • Hospice of Green Country: $5,000 (Indigent Hospice Care, 202…

Where does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma, Texas, and New York, with a particular emphasis on the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.

What size grants does James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation award?

In 2025, James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $350K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, James D & Cathryn M Moore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $334K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.