Private foundation · Galveston, TX

The Moody Foundation

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Typical grant size
$25K – $50K – $120K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
545
Repeat grantees
165
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesApplications accepted on ongoing basis. Must be received 11/30 of student's high school senior year.
Contactmoodyforgapplication-process moodys · 4097971500
MaterialsGrant applications should be submitted at Moodyf.org. Moody Scholars program applicants should visit Moodyf.org for eligibility and application details.
RestrictionsGrant awards must be expended in Texas. See website(s) above for details regarding eligibility and application instructions for grants and scholarships.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Elizabeth Moody
Trustee/Sec/Treas/Sr VP/Grants/CCO
$271K
Frances a Moody-dahlberg
Trustee/Chair/CEO/President
$215K
Ross R Moody
Trustee/Vice Chair
$100K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,759
Total grants awarded
$566.1M
Total amount
$322K
Average grant
$40.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$121.3M
373 grants
2023
$90.2M
268 grants
2022
$106.1M
276 grants
2021
$74.1M
282 grants
2020
$80.5M
303 grants
2019
$93.9M
257 grants

Top recipients

581 grants · TX
$177.3M
6 grants · TX · ≈ likely match
$60.0M
4 grants · TX · ≈ likely match
$55.0M
University of Texas at Austindept of Intercollegiate Athletics
2 grants · TX
$53.0M
University of Texas at Austin Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics
1 grant · TX
$30.0M
35 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$16.5M
University of Texas at Austinblanton Museum of Art
2 grants · TX
$8.1M
Galveston Island Day Schoolmoody Early Childhood Center
5 grants · TX
$7.9M
1 grant · TX · ✓ Exact match
$7.0M
Ut at Austindept of Intercollegiate Athletics
1 grant · TX
$6.5M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

University of Texas at Austin Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics
Assistance supporting the mission & purpose of University of Texas at Austin.
TX · TY 2024
$30.0M
Southern Methodist University
Assistance with funding for Moody School of Graduate & Advanced Studies.
TX · TY 2024
$10.0M
Rice University
Assistance with The Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity
TX · TY 2024
$10.0M
Moody Gardens
Assitance with Attraction and Site Improvements - Moody Gardens
TX · TY 2024
$7.0M
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
General support
TX · TY 2024
$5.0M
Children's Medical Center Foundation
General support
TX · TY 2024
$3.3M
Lubbock County Expo Center
Assistance with Lubbock County Expo Center Arena
TX · TY 2024
$2.0M
Galveston Island Day Schoolmoody Early Childhood Center
Assistance with Moody Early Childhood Center-the Next Steps
TX · TY 2024
$2.0M
Charles Butt Foundation
Assistance with the TXRL Program
TX · TY 2024
$1.9M
Abilene Christian University
Assistance completing second and final phase of renovations to Moody Coliseum
TX · TY 2024
$1.8M
Galveston Independent School District
Assistance with the GISD For Kids/For Prep After & Summer School program
TX · TY 2024
$1.3M
Waco Family Medicine Foundation
Assistance with expandng health care services for the underserved population in Waco Texas
TX · TY 2024
$1.3M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Assistance with the Educate Texas initiative
TX · TY 2024
$1.0M
Breakthrough Central Texas
Assistance with scaling first-generation college student success
TX · TY 2024
$1.0M
Texas Community College Education Initiative
Assistance with the Wrapped in Wellness project
TX · TY 2024
$1.0M
Avance Inc
Assistance with the Expansion of AVANCE's ParentChild Education Program
TX · TY 2024
$1.0M
Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation
Assistance to support the construction of a new elementary school for Uvalde CISD
TX · TY 2024
$1.0M
Galveston Independent School District
Assistance with the Galveston Career-Connect program
TX · TY 2024
$1000K
University of Texas at Austin
Assistance with the Texas Network for Postsecondary Success
TX · TY 2024
$878K
Dallas Historical Society Hall of State Fair Park
Assistance with The Moody Family Digital Immersive Learning Experience
TX · TY 2024
$848K
Highland Park Isd Education Foundation
Develop research to expand K12 STEAM education and MAPS program impact
TX · TY 2024
$839K
The Commit Partnership
Drive economic mobility in Dallas County through workforce and education partnerships
TX · TY 2024
$750K
Huston Tillotson University
Assistance in the installation of an HVAC system in the gymnasium and additional improvements
TX · TY 2024
$730K
Child Poverty Action Lab
Assistance expanding the Trust Her program of accessible contraception
TX · TY 2024
$600K
Dallas College Foundation
Assistance with the Early Educator Workforce Development Learning Partnership
TX · TY 2024
$585K
St Andrews Episcopal School
Assistance in funding two practice sourts for the new Athletics Complex
TX · TY 2024
$500K
Austin Public Education Foundation
Assistance with the Austin Ed Fund: Early Literacy Initiative
TX · TY 2024
$500K
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas
Assistance in the continued scaling of the MMHPI school mental health work across Texas
TX · TY 2024
$500K
The Trail Conservancy
Restore the Seaholm Waterfront as a community and cultural programming center
TX · TY 2024
$500K
Parkland Foundation
Complete Parkland Pediatric Clinic to serve uninsured and underserved families
TX · TY 2024
$500K
My Possibilities
Assistance with The Employment Innovations School
TX · TY 2024
$500K
The Center for First Generation Student Success
Expand first-generation student success programs under the Texas First initiative
DC · TY 2024
$500K
Family Gateway Inc
Support renovations and crisis team launch at Family Gateway North facilit
TX · TY 2024
$440K
Region 16 Education Service Center
Bridge childcare deserts through early learning centers and local partnerships
TX · TY 2024
$415K
Dallas Education Foundation
Assistance in Enabling Economic Mobility for the Students of Dallas
TX · TY 2024
$407K
Transformation Waco
Assistance with the Transforming School Readiness: A Community Approach project
TX · TY 2024
$400K
College Possible
Assistance with Advancing Equity in Higher Education in the State of Texas
MN · TY 2024
$400K
Austin Voices for Education and Youth
Assistance with the Austin Voices Pathways to Prosperity Initiative
TX · TY 2024
$400K
Baylor Health Care System Foundation Dba Baylor Scott & White Dallas Fdn
General Support
TX · TY 2024
$350K
University of North Texas Foundation
Enhance college retention for students with foster care experience through targeted programs
TX · TY 2024
$350K
Dallas County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center
Support building the new Child and Adolescent Services wing of the Behavior Innovation Center
TX · TY 2024
$350K
Npower Inc
Train young adults and veterans in Dallas, Ft. Worth, San Antonio and Houston for technology careers, lifting them from …
NY · TY 2024
$350K
June Shelton School and Evaluation Center
Enhance wellness and campus safety programs through continued funding
TX · TY 2024
$346K
Camp for All Foundation
Help build a second camp to meet demand for medical-ready camping facilities and programs
TX · TY 2024
$333K
United Way for Greater Austin
Strengthen Greater Austins early education capacity through the Building Brighter Futures plan
TX · TY 2024
$332K
Communities in Schools of Central Texas Inc
Support completion of All In For Kids campaign to open Communities In Schools training center
TX · TY 2024
$328K
Assistance in Support 2023 Moody Scholars Program -Galveston/Dallas/Travis counties.
TX · TY 2024
$308K
Young Women's Preparatory Network
Assistance with the Overcoming Barriers Program
TX · TY 2024
$300K
Lena Pope Home Inc
Fund JPS Health Partnership expanding early childhood access for low-income families
TX · TY 2024
$300K
Comp-u-dopt
Assistance with the Digital Equity for Galveston Families Renewal
TX · TY 2024
$300K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.