The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY is a private foundation based in Chestertown, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including art and museums, education, public media, health services, and environmental conservation.
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY at a glance
In short: The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY gave $143K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,629
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,188
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,084,328
- +8.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% 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 The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1058, Chestertown, MD 21620
Phone: (917) 349-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Morgan Library and Museum ($79K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 51 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Maryland, 8% to Massachusetts, 4% to Maine, and 2% to Connecticut. Listed grants also included support for a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2023) to $155K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Library and Museum New York, NY | Moore Curatorial Fellowship and Spring Luncheon | $79,129 |
| Sultana Education Foundation Chestertown, MD | On the Water Funding | $15,000 |
| Master Drawings Association Inc New York, NY | Support Benefit and Support Vol 63 No 2 | $10,000 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston, MA | Drawings restoration project - #3 | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC New York, NY | Patient Services | $5,000 |
| Bates College Museum Of Art Lewiston, ME | For Hartley Legacy Project | $5,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum Old Lyme, CT | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Friends Of Georgica Pond Foundation Wainscott, NY | In Memory of Jon M. Wainwright | $1,000 |
| Wypr Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,084,328 | $331,729 | $162,113 | $142,629 | 14 | $146,305 | $315,921 | $124,180 |
| 2024 | $1,914,712 | $67,463 | $150,129 | $136,600 | 11 | $140,496 | $60,381 | $160,877 |
| 2023 | $1,997,378 | $120,720 | $132,174 | $113,200 | 4 | $115,635 | $103,561 | $145,760 |
| 2022 | $2,008,832 | $19,095 | $171,403 | $154,900 | 7 | $158,078 | $6,390 | $172,943 |
| 2021 | $2,161,140 | $101,939 | $176,335 | $150,050 | 15 | — | $78,872 | $143,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY reported a distributable amount of $124K 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 include support for museums and arts organizations, a Chesapeake Bay education organization, public media, food assistance, and patient services. For example, Sultana Education Foundation describes its mission as providing educational experiences focused on the Chesapeake Bay’s natural and human history and solutions for a more sustainable ecosystem. Master Drawings Association describes its mission as promoting interest in artistic work and art literature through a scholarly journal. Florence Griswold Museum says it promotes understanding of Connecticut’s contribution to American art and history through exhibitions and educational programs; Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation says it works to preserve the Georgica Pond ecosystem through science-based policy and restoration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $142,629. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $79,129, with a median of $3,750.
The largest 2025 grants included $79,129 to Morgan Library and Museum for a Moore Curatorial Fellowship and Spring Luncheon; $15,000 to Sultana Education Foundation for “On the Water Funding”; $10,000 each to Master Drawings Association for support of its benefit and journal, City Harvest for general operating support, and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for a drawings restoration project; and $5,000 each to Planned Parenthood of NYC for patient services and Bates College Museum of Art for its Hartley Legacy Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth W Y Moore as trustees.
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clement C Moore II
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth W Y Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2021
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY
How much does The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY give each year?
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY gave $143K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 11 grants.
What is The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's typical grant size?
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $10,188, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY give grants?
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (11%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's largest grantees?
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's largest 2025 grantees include Morgan Library and Museum ($79,129), Sultana Education Foundation ($15,000) and Master Drawings Association Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY?
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for museums and arts organizations, a Chesapeake Bay education organization, public media, food assistance, and patient services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's EIN?
The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7059395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Clement C Moore II and Elizabeth WY 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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