The Edward S Moore Family Foundation makes a small number of large, unrestricted grants to a mix of direct-service, advocacy, and community foundation partners. Their support spans emergency international medical relief, child advocacy, reproductive health/rights, and place-based community philanthropy, indicating a willingness to fund both national/international responders and local intermediary organizations. Grants are typically general operating or unrestricted, suggesting trust in grantee leadership and flexible use of funds.
Edward S Moore Family Foundation Inc stands out for pairing large unrestricted support with a narrow set of recurring partners in health, advocacy, and community philanthropy. In 2025, it gave $100,000 to Abortion Care Network for general and unrestricted support, and it repeatedly backed Brooklyn Community Foundation and Sanctuary for Families with six-figure and $50,000 grants. That pattern points to a funder that uses flexible dollars rather than tightly restricted project funding. The foundation also supports medical relief and research-based work. Doctors Without Borders received $200,000 in 2023, while Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc appears again in 2025 with general and unrestricted support. Columbia University received multiple grants tied to operating expenses and uncovered research costs, including support for SIG, GHRCCA, and Wings-related work. The mix of direct-service organizations, advocacy groups, and intermediaries suggests a portfolio that combines emergency response with institutional support. Grantmaking is not limited to one type of nonprofit. The Miami Foundation, Planned Parenthood South Florida, and Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law also appear in the recent grant list, showing attention to place-based grantmaking, reproductive health, and civil rights.
In reproductive health and abortion access, the foundation gave $100,000 to Abortion Care Network for general and unrestricted support in 2025, and it also awarded $50,000 to Planned Parenthood South Florida in both 2023 grants shown. Those awards place reproductive health among its recurring areas of support. For child advocacy and protection, Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition received $200,000 in 2023 for general support. The foundation also backed Sanctuary for Families with $50,000 grants in both 2023 and 2025, including general and unrestricted support, which fits its attention to services for people facing violence or instability. Its higher-education and research funding is also visible. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York received multiple 2025 grants for SIG general operating expenses, uncovered research expenses, and Wings emergency relief services for women from marginalized communities in Ukraine. Columbia University Global Health Research also received a $42,000 general grant in 2023.
$925K
$20.8M
$1.7M
$1.2M
Most grants fall between $15K and $35K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$35K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Edward S Moore Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 133 | $3.9M | 98.5% |
| 2 | U.S. Virgin Islands |
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Concentrated giving: a small portfolio of relatively large grants ($100k–$200k) directed primarily as general/unrestricted support across a mix of national/international nonprofits and local community foundations rather than many small gifts.
Notable grantees: Doctors Without Borders, Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, Abortion Care Network, The Miami Foundation, Brooklyn Community Foundation
The typical grant size sits at $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent list also shows several much larger awards, including six-figure grants. The foundation appears to favor flexible funding: many recent grants are labeled general, general operating, or general and unrestricted. Its recent record shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Brooklyn Community Foundation, Sanctuary for Families, Planned Parenthood South Florida, The Miami Foundation, and Columbia-affiliated recipients. Edward S Moore Family Foundation Inc is classified as a regular funder, not a DAF, and it funds individuals.
Grantmaking is national, with most grants landing in New York state. Recent recipients in New York include Brooklyn, New York City, and Hagerstown-listed Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc, while Washington, DC and Miami also appear repeatedly. Outside the US, the grant list includes 2 grants in VQ, tied to the international medical relief pattern in the foundation’s portfolio. No grants in the recent list go to Delaware recipients, despite the foundation’s Wilmington headquarters.
The recent grants show a mix of direct-service groups, advocacy organizations, and community foundations. Examples include child advocacy, reproductive health, civil rights, medical relief, and place-based intermediaries such as Brooklyn Community Foundation and The Miami Foundation.
Flexible support is common. Several recent awards are labeled general, general operating, or general and unrestricted, including grants to Abortion Care Network, Sanctuary for Families, Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc, and Brooklyn Community Foundation.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $200,000 and $100,000.
Reproductive health, child advocacy, emergency medical relief, civil rights, and research support all appear in the recent list. Named recipients include Abortion Care Network, Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, Doctors Without Borders, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and Columbia-affiliated research programs.
Yes. The recipient country distribution shows 133 grants in the US and 2 grants in VQ, so most of the giving is domestic, with a small international component.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| 2 |
| $40K |
1.5% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | SIG general operating expenses fund and uncovered research expenses for SIG/GHRCCA, Wings, Wings Emergency Relief services for women in marginalized communities in Ukraine |
| MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC | HAGERSTOWN, MD | $50,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | General operational expenses and uncovered research expenses for SIG/GHRCCA |
| LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| RED HOOK INITIATIVE | BROOKLYN, NY | $40,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| ARTS FOR LEARNING MIAMI INC | MIAMI, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| CITIZENS FOR A BETTER SOUTH FLORIDA INC | MIAMI, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| AMEELIO INC | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | Center for Justice |
| POSSIBILITY LABS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | General and Unrestricted for M&A Hotline |
| THE FORTUNE SOCIETY INC | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| THE CARVER INC | NORWALK, CT | $25,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| NEW YORK IMMIGRATION COALITION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | Seizing the Moment: A vision for peace and security |
| NEW SANCTUARY MOVEMENT OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| LAWRENCE HALL | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| BOWERY RESIDENTS COMMITTEE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | Teen College Dreams Program led by Cheryl Wilkins at the Columbia School of Social Work and Social Intervention Group |
| YOUTH JUSTICE NETWORK INC | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC | ST THOMAS, VI | $20,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION INC | ARLINGTON, VA | $20,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY INC | UKIAH, CA | $15,000 | 2026 | Community Enrichment Grant Program |
| ABORTION COALITION FOR TELEMEDICINE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| THE ALL IN TOGETHER CAMPAIGN INC | HARRISON, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| JESUIT VOLUNTEER CORPS NORTHWEST | MILWAUKIE, OR | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| DC FUTURES DBA SCHOLARSPARK | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| SEATTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL | SEATTLE, WA | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| BARNARD COLLEGE | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| SUBAYO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| BLUE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE INC | MIAMI, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | Charitable Event |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY | PROVIDENCE, RI | $5,000 | 2026 | Brown Annual Fund: Undergraduate Scholarship Fund |
| WATERSHED INSTITUTE INC | PENNINGTON, NJ | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE | HANOVER, NH | $5,000 | 2026 | Parents and Grandparents Fund |
| WILDLIFE CENTER FRIENDS INC | TITUSVILLE, NJ | $5,000 | 2026 | Support of the Mercer County Wildlife Center |
| ABORTION CARE NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | SIG general operating expenses fund, WINGS, WINGS emergency relief services for women from marginalized communities in Ukraine, general operational expenses and uncovered research expenses funds for SIG/GHRCCA |
| SANCTUARY FOR FAMILIES INC | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | Day After Initiative |
| RED HOOK INITIATIVE | BROOKLYN, NY | $40,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| THE FORTUNE SOCIETY INC | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| TRANSITION INC | MIAMI, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
| NATIONAL WOMENS HEALTH NETWORK INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 | 2025 | M&A Hotline fund |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | General & Unrestricted |
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW
$50,000SIG general operating expenses fund and uncovered research expenses for SIG/GHRCCA, Wings, Wings Emergency Relief services for women in marginalized communities in Ukraine
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC
$50,000General & Unrestricted
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW
$50,000General operational expenses and uncovered research expenses for SIG/GHRCCA
General & Unrestricted
CITIZENS FOR A BETTER SOUTH FLORIDA INC
$40,000General & Unrestricted
AMEELIO INC
$35,000General & Unrestricted
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW
$30,000Center for Justice
NEW SANCTUARY MOVEMENT OF PHILADELPHIA
$25,000General & Unrestricted
LAWRENCE HALL
$25,000General & Unrestricted
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW
$20,000Teen College Dreams Program led by Cheryl Wilkins at the Columbia School of Social Work and Social Intervention Group
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS INC
$20,000General & Unrestricted
THE ALL IN TOGETHER CAMPAIGN INC
$10,000General & Unrestricted
JESUIT VOLUNTEER CORPS NORTHWEST
$10,000General & Unrestricted
DC FUTURES DBA SCHOLARSPARK
$10,000General & Unrestricted
SEATTLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
$10,000General & Unrestricted
SUBAYO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
$5,000General & Unrestricted
BLUE SCHOLARS INITIATIVE INC
$5,000Charitable Event
BROWN UNIVERSITY
$5,000Brown Annual Fund: Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
$5,000Parents and Grandparents Fund
WILDLIFE CENTER FRIENDS INC
$5,000Support of the Mercer County Wildlife Center
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW
$50,000SIG general operating expenses fund, WINGS, WINGS emergency relief services for women from marginalized communities in Ukraine, general operational expenses and uncovered research expenses funds for SIG/GHRCCA
NEW ISRAEL FUND
$50,000Day After Initiative
TRANSITION INC
$30,000General & Unrestricted
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW
$30,000General & Unrestricted