Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
Palo Alto, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3397785
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Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation

Palo Alto, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
94-3397785
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•
Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $403M in total grants paid to 433 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
DAVIS, CA
$200.9M
5%
NEW VENTURE FUND
Washington, DC
$175.2M
4%
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Pasadena, CA
$153.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
920
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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- 2.3K grantees
- 50 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation?
No. Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation give?
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation awarded about 920 grants, totaling nearly $403 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation awarded grants to about 2,270 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, NEW VENTURE FUND, and CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation?
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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