The Richard and Barbara Moore Family Foundation concentrates its giving on a small number of sizable, unrestricted grants to New York–based cultural and civic institutions. Its largest investments fund investigative and global reporting, major arts institutions in Brooklyn, and local community philanthropy, indicating a preference for public-facing organizations that shape civic life and cultural vitality. Grants are general-purpose, signaling trust in grantee leadership to allocate funds where most needed.
Highly concentrated: very few, large general‑purpose grants with repeat support to core grantees; favors unrestricted funding to established NYC cultural and civic organizations.
RICHARD AND BARBARA MOORE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC is headquartered in New York, NY. In the latest 990 year on file, it gave $3,139,775 in grants and reported $15,806,309 in total assets. Its grantmaking is concentrated in New York and is largely unrestricted, with recent awards used for general purpose support. The foundation’s most visible funding areas include independent and investigative journalism, major Brooklyn arts institutions, and local community philanthropy. Recent large grants include $850,000 to BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (BROOKLYN, NY), $700,000 to PULITZER CENTER (WASHINGTON, DC), and $547,775 to PULITZER CENTER (WASHINGTON, DC). Other sizable grants in the recent record include $200,000 to BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND (BROOKLYN, NY) and $200,000 to BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (BROOKLYN, NY). The foundation also gave $100,000 to THE HOPE PROGRAM (BROOKLYN, NY) and $100,000 to KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART (KATONAH, NY). Across the recent grants list, the organization funded nonprofits rather than individuals, and all listed awards were made in the United States. The pattern suggests a focus on public-facing institutions serving communities in New York, especially cultural and civic organizations.
Recent grantmaking spans independent and investigative journalism, arts and culture, and local community philanthropy. Notable grants include $700,000 and $547,775 to PULITZER CENTER (WASHINGTON, DC) for general purpose support, $850,000 and $200,000 to BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (BROOKLYN, NY), and $200,000 and $100,000 to BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND (BROOKLYN, NY). The foundation also funded BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC (BROOKLYN, NY) with $50,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2024, along with $100,000 to THE HOPE PROGRAM (BROOKLYN, NY) in both 2023 and 2024. Several awards were listed as general purpose support.
RICHARD AND BARBARA MOORE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC gives general-purpose grants with a typical size centered on six figures. The provided grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $50,000, median of $100,000, and p75 of $200,000. Recent awards range from $10,000 to $850,000, with many grants at $50,000, $100,000, or $200,000. The foundation funds nonprofit organizations, not individuals, and the recent grant list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years. The available record does not describe an application process.
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$15.8M
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Most grants fall between $50K and $200K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$200K
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Notable grantees: Pulitzer Center, Brooklyn Institute of Arts & Sciences (Brooklyn Museum), Brooklyn Community Fund
RICHARD AND BARBARA MOORE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC gives primarily in New York. In the recent grants list, 81% of grants went to recipients in NY, and NY is also the state where it gives most often. Other recipients were in Washington, DC, and New Jersey. The grant count data provided shows 100% of recent grants went to U.S. recipients. Recent New York grantees include BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (BROOKLYN, NY), BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND (BROOKLYN, NY), THE HOPE PROGRAM (BROOKLYN, NY), KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART (KATONAH, NY), ETHIOPIA EDUCATION INITIATIVES (NEW YORK, NY), and NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO (NEW YORK, NY).
The provided data does not describe an application process or indicate whether RICHARD AND BARBARA MOORE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC accepts unsolicited applications. The recent grants record shows direct grants to nonprofit organizations, mostly in New York, but no submission or invitation details are included.
Recent grants show support for independent and investigative journalism, arts and culture institutions, and community philanthropy. Examples include PULITZER CENTER, BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND, BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, THE HOPE PROGRAM, and KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, generally with general-purpose support.
The provided grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $50,000, a median of $100,000, and a p75 of $200,000. In the recent grants list, awards ranged from $10,000 to $850,000, including several $50,000, $100,000, and $200,000 grants.
RICHARD AND BARBARA MOORE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC gives mostly in New York. NY is the top state by grant count, and 81% of grants went to recipients in NY. The recent list also includes grants to recipients in Washington, DC, and New Jersey, and all listed grants were in the United States.
Recent grantees include BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES (BROOKLYN, NY), PULITZER CENTER (WASHINGTON, DC), BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND (BROOKLYN, NY), THE HOPE PROGRAM (BROOKLYN, NY), KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART (KATONAH, NY), BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC (BROOKLYN, NY), ETHIOPIA EDUCATION INITIATIVES (NEW YORK, NY), PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE (BROOKLYN, NY), UNITED STATES ROWING ASSOCIATION (WEST WINDSOR, NJ), and NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO (NEW YORK, NY).
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PULITZER CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $446,090 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND | BROOKLYN, NY | $400,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES | BROOKLYN, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| COMMUNITY FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART | KATONAH, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ETHIOPIA EDUCATION INITIATIVES | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE HOPE PROGRAM | BROOKLYN, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE DOE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| UNITED STATES ROWING ASSOCIATION | WEST WINDSOR, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PULITZER CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $547,775 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND | BROOKLYN, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES | BROOKLYN, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART | KATONAH, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE HOPE PROGRAM | BROOKLYN, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ETHIOPIA EDUCATION INITIATIVES | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PACKER COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE | BROOKLYN, NY | $22,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| UNITED STATES ROWING ASSOCIATION | WEST WINDSOR, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES | BROOKLYN, NY | $850,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| PULITZER CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $700,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| THE HOPE PROGRAM | BROOKLYN, NY | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND | BROOKLYN, NY | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ETHIOPIA EDUCATION INITIATIVES | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND
$400,000GENERAL PURPOSE
BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
$200,000GENERAL PURPOSE
COMMUNITY FUND
$200,000GENERAL PURPOSE
GENERAL PURPOSE
NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
$20,000GENERAL PURPOSE
MEMORIAL SLOAN
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND
$200,000GENERAL PURPOSE
BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
$200,000GENERAL PURPOSE
NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
$10,000GENERAL PURPOSE
BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
$850,000GENERAL PURPOSE
BROOKLYN COMMUNITY FUND
$100,000GENERAL PURPOSE