The Moody Family Foundation
The Moody Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bargersville, Indiana. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 11 grants totaling $55,000 to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations; the listed grants supported organizations working in areas including environmental conservation, river and watershed protection, youth wellness, and children’s programs.
The Moody Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Moody Family Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $829,845
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Moody Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Tera Moody. There are no formal forms or submission deadlines; organizations must be qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Tera Moody
Mailing address: 5636 Beckwood Way, Bargersville, IN 46106
Phone: (312) 802-4096
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Moody Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Apalachicola Riverkeeper ($12K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in several states and the District of Columbia. By recipient state, the shares were DC 25%, Maryland 23%, Florida 22%, Illinois 13%, and Tennessee 9%. Other listed recipients were in Indiana and South Carolina. These figures describe the locations of 2025 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Moody Family Foundation gives
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $57K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachicola Riverkeeper Apalachicola, FL | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $12,000 |
| Alice Ferguson Foundation Accokeek, MD | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $7,500 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Network Washington, DC | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $7,500 |
| Chicago Run Chicago, IL | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $6,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society Bladensburg, MD | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $5,000 |
| The Dollywood Foundation Sevierville, TN | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $5,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association Washington, DC | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $4,000 |
| Hoosier Environmental Council Indianapolis, IN | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $3,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $2,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation Edgefield, SC | Support the General Charitable Operations of the Organization | $2,000 |
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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 | $829,845 | $26,969 | $61,935 | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | $20,834 | $57,013 |
| 2024 | $862,811 | $29,714 | $63,423 | $56,500 | 11 | $56,500 | $24,261 | $43,296 |
| 2023 | $896,520 | $28,777 | $50,103 | $44,000 | 10 | $45,470 | $22,144 | $47,205 |
| 2022 | $917,846 | $2,181 | $48,813 | $44,125 | 11 | $44,125 | — | $49,163 |
| 2021 | $964,478 | $204,123 | $22,514 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $201,609 | $38,379 |
| 2020 | $782,869 | $20,000 | $17,880 | $10,000 | 1 | — | — | $38,520 |
| 2019 | $780,749 | $25,000 | $32,306 | $25,000 | 2 | — | — | $39,043 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Moody Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network describes its mission as stopping pollution and restoring clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and their tributaries. The Alice Ferguson Foundation says it inspires environmental stewardship, while Chicago Run says it promotes the health and wellness of Chicago children through youth running programs. The Dollywood Foundation describes its mission as sharing Dolly Parton’s life and legacy to inspire children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $55,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $12,000 to Apalachicola Riverkeeper; $7,500 each to the Alice Ferguson Foundation and Potomac Riverkeeper Network; and $6,000 to Chicago Run. Each listed grant was for the recipient organization’s general charitable operations.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no formal application forms and no submission deadlines. Awards are restricted to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ryan Moody as trustee, Tera Moody as custodial trustee, and Katherine Moody as trustee.
The Moody Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Moody
Trustee - As Required
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ryan Moody
Trustee - As Required
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tera Moody
Custodial Trustee - As Required
Trustee - As Required → Custodial Trustee - As Required, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cleta Moody (2019–2020) — Trustee - As Required
- Former: William Moody (2019–2020) — Custodial Trustee-As Requi
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Moody Family Foundation
How much does The Moody Family Foundation give each year?
The Moody Family Foundation gave $55K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 11 grants.
What is The Moody Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Moody Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Moody Family Foundation give grants?
The Moody Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and Florida (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Moody Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Moody Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Moody Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Moody Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Apalachicola Riverkeeper ($12,000), Alice Ferguson Foundation ($7,500) and Potomac Riverkeeper Network ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Moody Family Foundation?
The Moody Family Foundation reported $830K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 Moody Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network describes its mission as stopping pollution and restoring clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and their tributaries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Moody Family Foundation?
Contact Tera Moody. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Moody Family Foundation's EIN?
The Moody Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6136617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
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