Moore Charitable Foundation

Enriched Philanthropic Network · Found: 2026-03-10 13:22

Philanthropic foundation supporting environmental conservation including marine and ocean programs. Funds initiatives for ocean health and marine ecosystem protection.

Source: https://moorecharitable.org/

Funding Details

Deadline

No open call; invitation only (Unknown)

Contact

Moore Charitable Foundation, 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036-6600

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must be identified and invited by the foundation — unsolicited proposals are not accepted
• Organization should be a nonprofit focused on conservation, community services, or environmental stewardship

Project Scope

• Projects must align with one of the four focus areas: Land & Forest, Clean Water, Healthy Oceans, or Future Generations
• For ocean programs: work should address marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, coastal pollution, or key marine species protection

Constraints

• No open application process or public deadlines — funding is by invitation only
• Foundation uses a community-driven philanthropic strategy, often focusing on specific geographic locations

Historical Context

Founded in 1992 by Louis Bacon. Has been driving conservation for 29 years and supported 199 grantees. The affiliated Oceans 5 initiative has distributed over $80 million in grants since 2011, supporting 70+ projects involving 120+ organizations across 50 countries. Notable achievement: 234 sq km marine reserve around Ascension Island.

Why it was added

Philanthropic funder with environmental portfolio including marine conservation

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