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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.
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www.moore.org
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Twitter - @MooreFound
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
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Recent News from Moore Foundation
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
Claude Moore Foundation Announces $1.3M in Loudoun Grants
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation has concluded its grant cycle for 2018, awarding $1.3 million to Loudoun non-profits. The foundation was created by Dr. Claude Moore in 1987 and has made grants...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation has concluded its grant cycle for 2018, awarding $1.3 million to Loudoun non-profits. The foundation was created by Dr. Claude Moore in 1987 and has made grants...more
Do Metrics Inhibit Long-Term, Philanthropic Vision?
Foundation: Moore Foundation
“A recent movement, sometimes called philanthrocapitalism or venture philanthropy, seeks to avoid complacency and lack of focus in foundation management by introducing rigorous success metrics and...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation
“A recent movement, sometimes called philanthrocapitalism or venture philanthropy, seeks to avoid complacency and lack of focus in foundation management by introducing rigorous success metrics and...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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