The Moody Foundation
EIN 741403105 Private FoundationTotal Given 2019–2024
$947.1M
1,860 grants · $157.8M avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100M+/yr
mega funder
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $25K–$150K
grant size
26%
balanced · 295/1,149 multi-year
repeat
$4.1B
Assets (2024)
1,149
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
moodyforgapplication-process
Phone
(409) 797-1500
Deadlines
Inquiry letters are accepted on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Grant applications should be submitted at [moodyf.org/ application-process]. Moody Scholars program applicants should visit [moodyscholars.org/application-process] for eligibility and application details.
Restrictions
Grant awards are restricted to Texas-based grantees. See website(s) above for details regarding eligibility and application instructions for grants and scholarships.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $330.4M | $1.8B | $112.8M | 348 |
| 2020 | $86.3M | $1.7B | $110.1M | 344 |
| 2022 | $113.9M | $2.3B | $1.3B | 336 |
| 2023 | $101.3M | $2.5B | $162.8M | 360 |
| 2024 | $315.2M | $4.1B | $1.4B | 472 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 1860 grants on record
Minimum
$988
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$50K
Average
$509K
75th Pctl
$150K
Maximum
$130.0M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
96.7% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 12 states
$917.5M across
1,798 grants
88 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Travis
- 3 Galveston
- 4 Harris
- 5 Bexar
- 6 Collin
- 7 Lubbock
- 8 McLennan
- 9 Taylor
- 10 Tarrant
+78 more
counties
· 357 grants
· $23.9M
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (1,860 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $130,000,000 | Support new pediatric hospital construction replacing the current Dallas Childrens campus | 2024 |
| UT - Dept of Intercollegiate Athlet | Austin, TX | $123,500,000 | University Events Center | 2019 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $75,000,000 | Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies | 2019 |
| University of Texas at AustinDept of Intercollegiate Athletics | Austin, TX | $40,000,000 | Assistance supporting the mission & purpose of University of Texas at Austin. | 2023 |
| University of Texas at Austin Dept of Intercollegiate Athletics | Austin, TX | $30,000,000 | Assistance supporting the mission & purpose of University of Texas at Austin. | 2024 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $25,000,000 | Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies | 2019 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $20,000,000 | Moody School of Graduate & Advanced Studies | 2020 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | $20,000,000 | Assistance with The Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity | 2022 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $20,000,000 | Assistance with funding for Moody School of Graduate & Advanced Studies. | 2022 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | Galveston, TX | $20,000,000 | Assistance in the creation of the Moody Brain Health Institute | 2024 |
| UT- Blanton Museum of Art | Austin, TX | $16,000,000 | Blanton Grounds Redevelopment & Free Thursdays Endowment | 2019 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | $15,000,000 | Assistance with The Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity | 2023 |
| UT - Dept of Intercollegiate Athlet | Austin, TX | $13,000,000 | General support | 2020 |
| University of Texas at AustinDept of Intercollegiate Athletics | Austin, TX | $13,000,000 | Assistance supporting the mission & purpose of University of Texas at Austin. | 2022 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $10,000,000 | Assistance with funding for Moody School of Graduate & Advanced Studies. | 2023 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | $10,000,000 | Assistance with The Moody Center for Student Life and Opportunity | 2024 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $10,000,000 | Assistance with funding for Moody School of Graduate & Advanced Studies. | 2024 |
| University of Texas at AustinBlanton Museum of Art | Austin, TX | $8,000,000 | Assistance with redevelopment of Blanco Museum of Arts grounds/entryways. | 2022 |
| Moody Gardens | Galveston, TX | $7,000,000 | Assitance with Attraction and Site Improvements - Moody Gardens | 2024 |
| UT - Dept of Intercollegiate Athlet | Austin, TX | $6,500,000 | University Events Center | 2019 |
| June Shelton School and Evaluation | Dallas, TX | $6,000,000 | Construct a Fine Arts Center On a New North Dallas Campus | 2019 |
| Galveston Island Day School | Galveston, TX | $5,900,000 | Moody Early Childhood Center | 2019 |
| Galveston College Foundation | Galveston, TX | $5,000,000 | Assistance with construction of the new Health Science Education Center and $2.5 million for endowment for operation... | 2022 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | Austin, TX | $5,000,000 | Renovate Southern Six Acres of Austins Most Centrally-Located Park | 2019 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Galveston, TX | $5,000,000 | General support | 2024 |
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