Does THE SARA GILES MOORE FOUNDATION accept unsolicited applications?

Yes, one active program lists unsolicited applications as accepted. Another active general grantmaking program is LOI-driven and does not accept unsolicited applications. The application path depends on the specific program.

What does THE SARA GILES MOORE FOUNDATION typically fund?

Its active programs focus on Arts, Education, Bettering Lives, Healthcare, and Beautification and Preservation in Metro Atlanta. Recent grants also show support for cultural institutions, youth services, health-related organizations, conservation, and local congregational programs.

Where does THE SARA GILES MOORE FOUNDATION make grants?

It is based in Atlanta, GA and gives locally in Georgia. The top state by grant count is GA, and the recipient country distribution is entirely in the United States.

Who has THE SARA GILES MOORE FOUNDATION funded recently?

Recent grants include "HIGH MUSEUM OF ART", "BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA", "CHRIS 180", "ZOO ATLANTA", "FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA", "INSPIREDU", "PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY", and "ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER".

Sara Giles Moore Foundation

Name: Sara Giles Moore Foundation — grants, 990 financials & funding data
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ATLANTA, GAWebsite4042492800

About Sara Giles Moore Foundation

The Sara Giles Moore Foundation is an Atlanta-focused private foundation that makes relatively large, mission-driven grants to cultural institutions, youth-serving organizations, and faith-based entities in the region. Their giving emphasizes long-term support for a small number of repeat grantees—particularly arts institutions, child and youth services, and local church programs—suggesting a preference for community infrastructure that serves families and young people. Grants are often unrestricted “to support the charitable mission,” indicating trust-based general operating support.

Focus Areas

Major visual arts institutions in Atlanta (e.g., High Museum of Art)Youth development and out-of-school-time programs in metro Atlanta (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs)Behavioral health and youth services for vulnerable adolescents (e.g., Chris 180)Local conservation and cultural attractions with educational missions (e.g., Zoo Atlanta)Support for local congregational ministry and community programs (e.g., First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta)College access and student success programs in the region (e.g., InspiredU)

Giving Approach

About Sara Giles Moore Foundation

THE SARA GILES MOORE FOUNDATION is based in Atlanta, GA, and gave $14,361,480 in annual grants in its latest 990 year on file, 2025. Its giving is local and all recorded recipient grants are in the United States, with 100% of grants going to recipients in Georgia. The foundation’s active grant programs focus on Arts, Education, Bettering Lives, Healthcare, and Beautification and Preservation in Metro Atlanta, with a primary preference for the City of Atlanta. Recent grants show repeated support for cultural institutions, youth-serving organizations, and community entities. Among the largest grants in the recent data are $594,500 to "HIGH MUSEUM OF ART", $550,000 to "BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA", and $500,000 to "CHRIS 180". Other large grants include $500,000 to "ZOO ATLANTA" and $425,000 to "FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA". The grant record also includes support for "INSPIREDU", "PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY", "ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER", and "ROBERT W WOODRUFF ARTS CENTER". The pattern is consistent with repeat awards and general support for organizational missions rather than restricted project-specific funding.

What Sara Giles Moore Foundation Funds

Recent grantmaking spans arts, education, bettering lives, healthcare, and beautification and preservation. Notable grants include $594,500 to "HIGH MUSEUM OF ART" for the charitable mission of the recipient organization, $550,000 to "BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA" for the charitable mission of the recipient organization, and $500,000 to "CHRIS 180" for the charitable mission of the recipient organization. The data also shows support for "ZOO ATLANTA", "FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA", "GEORGIA SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER FUND(EMORY UNIVERSITY)", "ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER", and "PARK PRIDE". The grant purposes are recorded as support for the charitable mission of the recipient organization.

How Sara Giles Moore Foundation Gives

THE SARA GILES MOORE FOUNDATION gives relatively large grants. Typical grant size is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards are often much larger than those benchmarks, including repeat grants above $500,000. The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations serving Metro Atlanta, especially the City of Atlanta, and the grant records indicate general support for recipient missions. Active programs show both unsolicited and LOI-based pathways, depending on the program structure. The latest data also indicate repeat giving to a small set of organizations over multiple years.

Financial Snapshot

Annual Giving

$4.1M

Total Assets

$39.2M

Total Revenue

$1.6M

Total Expenses

$4.4M

Typical Grant Size

Most grants fall between $25K and $100K, with a median of $50K.

25th Percentile

$25K

Median

$50K

75th Percentile

$100K

Geographic Reach

Local1 state funded

Funding intensity

Low

High

Headquarters

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Recipient	Location	Amount	Year	Purpose
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$550,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART	ATLANTA, GA	$520,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
CHRIS 180	ATLANTA, GA	$500,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ZOO ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$500,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE	ATLANTA, GA	$225,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY	ATLANTA, GA	$200,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER	ATLANTA, GA	$125,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
PARK PRIDE	ATLANTA, GA	$125,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM	ATLANTA, GA	$115,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ATLANTA CENTER FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY	ATLANTA, GA	$100,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
GATEWAY CENTER	ATLANTA, GA	$100,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
NEW AMERICAN PATHWAYS	ATLANTA, GA	$100,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
UNITED WAY FOR GREATER ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$75,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
NICHOLAS HOUSE	ATLANTA, GA	$75,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ATLANTA OPERA	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
AGAPE YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
HORIZONS ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ATLANTA CHILDREN'S SHELTER	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
GEORGIA JUSTICE PROJECT	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
FRAZER CENTER	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
BEN MASSELL DENTAL CLINIC	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
INSPIREDU	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
CAMP TWIN LAKES	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ARTS	ATLANTA, GA	$50,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
FORWARD ARTS FOUNDATION	ATLANTA, GA	$29,500	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$26,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
MUSEUM OF DESIGN ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$25,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
OUR HOUSE	ATLANTA, GA	$25,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS	ATLANTA, GA	$25,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION	ATLANTA, GA	$20,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
PEACHTREE BATTLE ALLIANCE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT	ATLANTA, GA	$15,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART	ATLANTA, GA	$14,500	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
BEN MASSELL DENTAL CLINIC	ATLANTA, GA	$10,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
PHILANTHROPY SOUTHEAST	ATLANTA, GA	$8,870	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
UNITED WAY OF ASHEVILLE & BUNCOMBE COUNTY	ATLANTA, GA	$5,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ML4 FOUNDATION	ATLANTA, GA	$5,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
HOLLINS UNIVERSITY	ATLANTA, GA	$5,000	2025	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART	ATLANTA, GA	$594,500	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$550,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
INSPIREDU	ATLANTA, GA	$550,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
CHRIS 180	ATLANTA, GA	$500,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ZOO ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$500,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ATLANTA	ATLANTA, GA	$425,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART	ATLANTA, GA	$316,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION	ATLANTA, GA	$225,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY	ATLANTA, GA	$205,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION	ATLANTA, GA	$150,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
GEORGIA SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER FUND(EMORY UNIVERSITY)	ATLANTA, GA	$150,000	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER	ATLANTA, GA	$125,500	2024	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION

Recipient

Location

Amount

Year

Purpose

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA

ATLANTA, GA

$550,000

2025