James Starr Moore Memorial
James Starr Moore Memorial is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including reproductive health care, health and hospice care, arts and education, humanitarian relief, and support for craft artists.
James Starr Moore Memorial at a glance
In short: James Starr Moore Memorial gave $513K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Georgia. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $512,550
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,649
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,507,003
- +15.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (53% 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 Starr Moore Memorial
- How to Apply
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The filing says a grant request letter is required, along with a 501(c)(3) letter. It lists James Starr Moore Foundation as the contact for applications and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- September 30.
- Deadline
- September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: James Starr Moore Foundation
Mailing address: 2675 Paces Ferry Rd Se Ste 150, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (404) 233-0560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James Starr Moore Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($75K). Together the top 10 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
198 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 198 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 19% to New York, 12% to Florida, 7% to Massachusetts, and 5% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James Starr Moore Memorial open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 44 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 $285K (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $513K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | General Operations | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood S E & N Florida West Palm Beach, FL | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $50,500 |
| Visiting Nurse Health System Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Compassion & Choices of Colorado Denver, CO | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Healthcare Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Cooperation for Assistance & Relief (Care) Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Grady Healthcare Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Health Imperatives Inc Brockton, MA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels ATL Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,507,003 | $1,602,160 | $603,478 | $512,550 | 44 | $540,628 | $1,539,310 | $627,403 |
| 2024 | $6,515,073 | $344,711 | $763,129 | $677,575 | 46 | $705,414 | $286,996 | $602,557 |
| 2023 | $6,939,107 | $426,015 | $499,586 | $415,000 | 43 | $454,739 | $381,339 | $546,454 |
| 2022 | $7,014,487 | $216,257 | $961,754 | $887,342 | 35 | $924,776 | $179,450 | $323,712 |
| 2021 | $7,745,635 | $-1,271,726 | $1,467,514 | $1,294,750 | 30 | $1,330,743 | $18,773 | $651,067 |
| 2020 | $10,485,010 | $538,348 | $546,359 | $285,000 | 29 | — | $313,961 | $599,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James Starr Moore Memorial reported a distributable amount of $627K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating for public policies. The Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center says it works to inspire, create, support, and celebrate arts and education for diverse audiences. Visiting Nurse Health System describes itself as a nonprofit provider of health and hospice care in the home.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include providing free health care to underserved people (Meher Fund), responding to humanitarian crises (International Rescue Committee), and offering emergency relief and preparedness support to craft artists (Craft Emergency Relief Fund).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $512,550. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $75,000, with a median of $5,000. Larger grants included $75,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, $60,000 to Planned Parenthood S E & N Florida, $50,500 to Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, and $35,000 to Visiting Nurse Health System. Each of these grants was listed for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Starr Moore as chairperson/trustee, Frances G. Rogers as secretary/treasurer, and Rick Flinn as trustee.
James Starr Moore Memorial is led by Starr Moore, Chairperson & Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Starr Moore
Chairperson & Trustee
Chairperson → Chairperson & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Flinn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances G. Rogers
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
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 James Starr Moore Memorial
How much does James Starr Moore Memorial give each year?
James Starr Moore Memorial gave $513K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $678K across 46 grants.
What is James Starr Moore Memorial's typical grant size?
James Starr Moore Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,649, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James Starr Moore Memorial that year got $750 on average.
Where does James Starr Moore Memorial give grants?
James Starr Moore Memorial gives mostly in Georgia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (25 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Nantucket, MA (3 grants).
Does James Starr Moore Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James Starr Moore Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James Starr Moore Memorial's largest grantees?
James Starr Moore Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($75,000), Planned Parenthood S E & N Florida ($60,000) and Robert W Woodruff Arts Center Inc ($50,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James Starr Moore Memorial?
James Starr Moore Memorial reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $627K (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 James Starr Moore Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James Starr Moore Memorial?
The filing says a grant request letter is required, along with a 501(c)(3) letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James Starr Moore Memorial's EIN?
James Starr Moore Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6033190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). James Starr Moore Memorial funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/james-starr-moore-memorial-morg_e930d57bcf0d43e9ae19a27e4b3b2972
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