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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation was established last September 2000. Their primary focus is to advance environmental conservation, scientific research, and patient care throughout the world and in San Francisco Bay Area.
The vision of the foundation is creating positive outcomes for future generations. They uphold a set of core values that directs their work; impact, integrity, disciplined approach, and collaboration.
The foundation carries out its work through awarding initiatives and program grants to individuals, organizations, and partners to make positive changes in the world.
Web Address
www.moore.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MooreFound
Assets
$5,585,288,763 - 2010-12-31
$5,836,161,877 - 2006-12-31
Giving
$226,688,561 - 2010-12-31
$231,158,757 - 2006-12-31
The vision of the foundation is creating positive outcomes for future generations. They uphold a set of core values that directs their work; impact, integrity, disciplined approach, and collaboration.
The foundation carries out its work through awarding initiatives and program grants to individuals, organizations, and partners to make positive changes in the world.
Web Address
www.moore.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MooreFound
Assets
$5,585,288,763 - 2010-12-31
$5,836,161,877 - 2006-12-31
Giving
$226,688,561 - 2010-12-31
$231,158,757 - 2006-12-31
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from Moore Foundation
Mason Moore Foundation to support MT emergency service programs with calendar sales
Foundation: Moore Foundation
Foundation money will be used to assist Montana emergency service programs through grants. Reporting by Chet Layman for MTN...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation
Foundation money will be used to assist Montana emergency service programs through grants. Reporting by Chet Layman for MTN...more
The Moore Foundation Doubles Down on Support for Quantum Materials
Foundation: Moore Foundation
“The Moore Foundation's Science Program is an example of the impact private philanthropy can have in funding basic scientific research,” said...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation
“The Moore Foundation's Science Program is an example of the impact private philanthropy can have in funding basic scientific research,” said...more
Forests and indigenous rights land $459M commitment
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Christensen Fund, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation
A group of 17 philanthropic foundations has committed nearly half a billion dollars in support of land-based ... “And so we in philanthropy must step...more
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Christensen Fund, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, United Nations Foundation
A group of 17 philanthropic foundations has committed nearly half a billion dollars in support of land-based ... “And so we in philanthropy must step...more
'Generous gifts': What is UC Berkeley's endowment fund?
Foundation: Moore Foundation
When students think of UC Berkeley's funding, their minds often jump to tuition — but among its various revenue streams, such as federal and state grants, the campus's largest and most stable...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation
When students think of UC Berkeley's funding, their minds often jump to tuition — but among its various revenue streams, such as federal and state grants, the campus's largest and most stable...more
Inside Philanthropy on Grants to Tackle a Difficult - But Unavoidable
Foundation: Moore Foundation
Inside Philanthropy has released a blog, "Grants to Tackle a Difficult - But Unavoidable - Issue: End-of-Life Care." "There's only a limited number of funders who engage the topic of...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation
Inside Philanthropy has released a blog, "Grants to Tackle a Difficult - But Unavoidable - Issue: End-of-Life Care." "There's only a limited number of funders who engage the topic of...more
Next-gen leaders of finance step up to the sustainable investing challenge 
Such impact investing competitions at business schools are stocking the impact talent pipeline. Alumni now fill positions at top impact investment firms. Investment vehicles presented at competitions...more
Such impact investing competitions at business schools are stocking the impact talent pipeline. Alumni now fill positions at top impact investment firms. Investment vehicles presented at competitions...more
Matching grants open for sustainable groundfish projects
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The New England groundish fishery is one of the priority targets of a new grants program by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation to promote innovation in sustainable fisheries through...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
The New England groundish fishery is one of the priority targets of a new grants program by the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation to promote innovation in sustainable fisheries through...more
Early, Patient, Nimble Philanthropy Can Make or Break Public-Private Partnerships
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Annenberg Foundation , Campbell Foundation , Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
Stubborn but flexible philanthropy made this possible. California offers other examples of the outsized payoff for philanthropic patience and collaboration in conservation. The state passed landmark...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Annenberg Foundation , Campbell Foundation , Packard Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Annenberg Foundation
Stubborn but flexible philanthropy made this possible. California offers other examples of the outsized payoff for philanthropic patience and collaboration in conservation. The state passed landmark...more
Claude Moore foundation dishes out more than $1.3M in grants to Loudoun groups 
The foundation, which was created by the late Loudoun resident Dr. Claude Moore, has pledged or made more than $65 million in grants to various charities since its founding in 1987. Loudoun-based...more
The foundation, which was created by the late Loudoun resident Dr. Claude Moore, has pledged or made more than $65 million in grants to various charities since its founding in 1987. Loudoun-based...more
Where do chief investment officers come from?
Foundation: Moore Foundation
Some families and institutions will select the OCIO option (outsourced chief investment officer) and place their assets with an outside firm, but most will choose internal management. As search...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation
Some families and institutions will select the OCIO option (outsourced chief investment officer) and place their assets with an outside firm, but most will choose internal management. As search...more
Illustrative Grants from Moore Foundation
Environmental Defense - $1,891,251
Tides Canada Foundation - $1,241,635
Renewable Resources Coalition - $1,409,100
Fundacao Bioma - $251,519
Rutgers University Foundation - $1,347,416
Amazon Conservation Team - $2,278,865
Ecotrust - $969,617
Tides Center, Communication Partnership for Science and the Sea - $710,262
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - $927,412
Fundacao Djalma Batista - $3,471,059
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