The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation is a private foundation based in Granger, Indiana. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with purposes including operating support, general support, health programs, disaster relief, and sponsorship.
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation at a glance
In short: The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation gave $75K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. 20% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $74,920
- +4.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,811
- +14.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,808,174
- -2.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (90% 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 The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7321 Aspect Drive, Granger, IN 46530
Phone: (574) 855-3237
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Youth Service Bureau ($12K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 10% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 60% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 88% 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 $60K (2023) to $75K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Service Bureau Laporte, IN | General Support and Sponsorship | $12,420 |
| Granger Community Church Granger, IN | Operating | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster Relief | $7,500 |
| Center for the Homeless South Bend, IN | Operating | $7,500 |
| Iwin Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $7,500 |
| The Village Experience Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Dunebrook Michigan City, IN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Corvilla South Bend, IN | General Operating | $5,000 |
| United Health Services Granger, IN | Breast Health Program | $5,000 |
| United Health Services Granger, IN | Suicide Prevention Center | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,808,174 | $116,356 | $158,076 | $74,920 | 11 | $124,747 | $77,755 | $141,413 |
| 2025 | $1,849,894 | $93,742 | $158,334 | $71,667 | 12 | $132,580 | $52,920 | $133,894 |
| 2024 | $1,914,486 | $103,337 | $144,940 | $70,402 | 13 | $127,511 | $68,627 | $94,359 |
| 2023 | $1,956,089 | $75,352 | $129,718 | $59,985 | 12 | $106,388 | $75,392 | $120,012 |
| 2022 | $2,010,455 | $94,667 | $144,048 | $72,452 | 18 | $119,281 | $57,714 | $131,268 |
| 2021 | $2,059,836 | $-74,256 | $137,889 | $63,600 | 19 | — | $60,711 | $105,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations addressing areas such as child-abuse prevention, homelessness, disability services, breast health, suicide prevention, and disaster relief. Dunebrook describes its mission as preventing child abuse through education and advocacy. Corvilla says it operates four homes and offers day and employment services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $74,920. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $12,420, with a median grant of $7,500.
Notable 2026 grants included $12,420 to Youth Service Bureau for general support and sponsorship; $12,000 to Granger Community Church for operating support; $7,500 each to the American Red Cross for disaster relief, Center for the Homeless for operating support, IWIN for general operating support, and The Village Experience for general operating support; and $5,000 each to Dunebrook and Corvilla for general operating support. United Health Services received two grants: $5,000 for its breast health program and $3,000 for its suicide prevention center. Michiana Down Syndrome received $2,500 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew Moore is listed as president on the 2026 filing.
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation is led by Matthew Moore, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Matthew Moore
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $31K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Scott Jahns (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Steve Andrew Bernth (2021–2022) — Vice President
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 $31K, to Matthew Moore (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation
How much does The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation give each year?
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation gave $75K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $72K across 12 grants.
What is The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation's typical grant size?
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $6,811, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation give grants?
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Granger, IN (3 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and South Bend, IN (2 grants).
Does The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation's largest grantees?
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Youth Service Bureau ($12,420), Granger Community Church ($12,000) and United Health Services ($8,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation?
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (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 The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations addressing areas such as child-abuse prevention, homelessness, disability services, breast health, suicide prevention, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation's EIN?
The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2129622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Matthew Frank Moore Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-matthew-frank-moore-foundation-morg_238d7607ba2a408aa2f38bda6b629653
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