Marion Moore Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Charlotte, NC EIN: 20-0249695

Marion Moore Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $101K.

Key facts about Marion Moore Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-0249695
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $110,000
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $13,750
Median grant: $12,500
Total assets: $4,400,695
Primary geography: Florida (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Marion Moore Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Marion Moore Foundation Inc's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (32%), New York (32%) and Arizona (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Marion Moore Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.4M

-5.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

+29.4% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+13.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marion Moore Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Marion Moore Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $35K (32%)

New York $35K (32%)

Arizona $25K (23%)

Connecticut $10K (9%)

Georgia $5K (5%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona Connecticut Florida Georgia New York

Cities

New YorkMiamiGreenwichTampaNew CanaanJupiterSavannahBrooklynChandlerPonte Vedra BeachWallingford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,400,695	$4,646,858	$5,262,719
Revenue	$590,188	$144,480	$-72,011
Expenses	$836,351	$760,341	$851,012
Qualifying Distributions	$347,050	$293,347	$360,291
Net Investment Income	$100,887	—	—
Distributable Amount	$272,559	$255,835	$283,670

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

33 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Center on Shadow Economics ($25,000), Breakthrough Miami ($20,000), Abc New Canaan ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CENTER ON SHADOW ECONOMICS Chandler, AZ	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN LEADING RESEARCH AND CREATING AN INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN APPROACH TO IDENTIFY CRIMINAL COMPONENTS OF THE SHADOW ECONOMY, DEVELOP RESPONSES AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC RECOVERY THROUGH STRATEGIC PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS.	$25,000
BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI Miami, FL	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN CREATING ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS THAT USE A STUDENT-TEACHING-STUDENT MODEL TO ENSURE THAT MOTIVATED, UNDER-RESOURCED 5TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO EXCELLENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL ON TIME AND ATTEND COLLEGE.	$20,000
ABC NEW CANAAN New York, NY	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN IDENTIFYING, RECRUITING AND DEVELOPING LEADERS AMONG UNDERREPRESENTED YOUNG PEOPLE OF COLOR THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.	$20,000
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION New York, NY	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE, AND FIRST RESPONDERS OF 9/11 BY HELPING AMERICA'S HEROES BY PROVIDING MORTGAGE-FREE HOMES TO GOLD STAR AND FALLEN FIRST RESPONDER FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND BY BUILDING CUSTOM-DESIGN SMART HOMES FOR CATASTROPHICALLY INJURED VETERANS.	$15,000
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS Tampa, FL	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORTING A MENTORING NETWORK WHICH MAKES MEANINGFUL MONITORED MATCHES BETWEEN ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND CHILDREN IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS.	$10,000
FAMILY CENTERS INC Greenwich, CT	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN OFFERING EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF RESPONSIVE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.	$10,000
200 CLUB Savannah, GA	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN PROVIDING IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SPOUSE AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF THE FALLEN FIRST RESPONDER, TO PROVIDE A FULLY PAID COLLEGE EDUCATION TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD, TEXTBOOKS, AND A COMPUTER AND TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND RED ROSES ON MOTHER'S DAY.	$5,000
FIRST TEE Ponte Vedra Beach, FL	TO AID THE ORGANIZATION IN ENABLING KIDS TO BUILD THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER THAT EMPOWERS THEM THROUGH A LIFETIME OF NEW CHALLENGES AND INTEGRATING THE GAME OF GOLF WITH LIFE SKILLS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John W Cross IV	Chief Investment Officer	40	$255,000
Lois Cross Willis	President	10	$105,000
Cynthia Page Cross	Director	10	$105,000
John F Baron	Secretary	10	—
Alicia Cross	Director	10	$10,000
Malcolm Willis	Director	10	$5,000
Gracia T McLaughlin	Director	10	$10,000
Kathleen Cross	Director	10	$10,000
Ross Lawrence	Director	5	$10,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion Moore Foundation Inc?

Marion Moore Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Marion Moore Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Marion Moore Foundation Inc holds $4.4M in total assets with $590K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $110K in 2024.

Where does Marion Moore Foundation Inc operate?

Marion Moore Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York.

What size grants does Marion Moore Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Marion Moore Foundation Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $110K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Marion Moore Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marion Moore Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $273K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.