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
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501(c)3
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EIN
94-3397785
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Private Foundation
Major Foundation
Family Foundation
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The Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses its grantmaking in California, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts, having paid a total of $403 million across 2,273 grants in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation 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
$191.6M
5%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$155.6M
4%
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
$146.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
920
Median 1st year grant
$2.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 $2,620. 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.