Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its stated purpose is to support charitable projects of a public nature in Kensington, Connecticut, with programming for underserved populations.
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn gave $182K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Connecticut. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $181,782
- +23.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,693
- +1.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,922,869
- +15.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Amy Lynch as the contact, directs applicants to the grantmaking form and materials, and states that there are no deadlines. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and limits awards to charities that will benefit Kensington-area residents.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy Lynch
Mailing address: 101 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108
Phone: (860) 244-4870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn
Who Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Berlin Free Library ($25K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing restricts awards to charities that will benefit residents of the Kensington, Connecticut, area. In 2026, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 14% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) 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 $16K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 47% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2023) to $182K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Free Library Berlin, CT | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CA | Nelson Augustus Moore | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SW New England Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Klingberg Family Centers Inc New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Prudence Crandall Center for Women Inc New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Futures Inc Middletown, CT | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Richard D Hubbard Elementary School Berlin, CT | Unrestricted General | $12,000 |
| New Britain Institute New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Community Mental Health New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| New Britain Symphony Society New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,922,869 | $562,663 | $254,355 | $181,782 | 17 | $213,340 | $526,854 | $218,792 |
| 2025 | $3,398,771 | $320,056 | $211,470 | $147,000 | 14 | $177,134 | $283,997 | $205,209 |
| 2024 | $3,308,941 | $124,275 | $193,496 | $138,000 | 17 | $164,075 | $85,758 | $184,796 |
| 2023 | $3,271,311 | $-41,791 | $192,338 | $125,500 | 12 | $149,902 | $46,050 | $172,951 |
| 2022 | $3,456,896 | $681,415 | $201,554 | $140,000 | 18 | $167,698 | $646,562 | $189,224 |
| 2021 | $3,488,098 | $265,976 | $192,088 | $128,500 | 20 | — | $236,970 | $192,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $219K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charitable projects of a public nature in Kensington and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, environmental, and health care programming for underserved populations. Its grant program says it prioritizes organizations providing human services or health care programming.
Its 2026 grants included a library, a public-land organization, education and cultural organizations, and organizations providing services related to domestic violence, families, disabilities, and mental health. In their own descriptions, grantees characterize their work in varied ways: the Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land; Prudence Crandall Center supports people seeking lives free of domestic violence; and Futures, Inc. provides community-based services to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families. The New Britain Symphony Society describes its work as presenting professional orchestral concerts and providing education and enrichment activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $181,782. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $10,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Berlin Free Library and $25,000 to the Trust for Public Land; $15,000 each to Junior Achievement of SW New England, Klingberg Family Centers, Prudence Crandall Center, and Futures, Inc.; and $12,000 to Richard D. Hubbard Elementary School.
The grant program says applicants must be IRS-classified 501(c)(3) public charities. It describes operating and programming grants as one year in duration and says multi-year grants may be available for long-term capital projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$42K (2022) → $49K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $49K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn
How much does Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn give each year?
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn gave $182K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $147K across 14 grants.
What is Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,693, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn that year got $16K on average.
Where does Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn give grants?
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Connecticut: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Britain, CT (7 grants), Hartford, CT (3 grants) and Berlin, CT (2 grants).
Does Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include Berlin Free Library ($25,000), Trust for Public Land ($25,000) and Junior Achievement of SW New England ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn?
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (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 Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charitable projects of a public nature in Kensington and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, environmental, and health care programming for underserved populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn?
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Amy Lynch as the contact, directs applicants to the grantmaking form and materials, and states that there are no deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Marjorie Moore Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6050196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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