Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation supports literacy, youth, healthcare education in K-12 schools, nursing and medical education in Virginia.
FUNDING AREAS: Literacy, youth, healthcare education in K-12 schools, nursing, medical education
IP TAKE: This funder has a very localized focus and very specific topics of interest, so understand those limitations before reaching out to the staff.
PROFILE: Established in 1987, the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation (CMCF) is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. This is the foundation of Dr. Claude Moore, who was a Northern Virginia physician and landowner who left much of his fortune for philanthropy. The foundation aims to "provide assistance exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.” CMCR funds local efforts for literacy, youth, healthcare education in K-12 schools, nursing and medical education.
The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation awards grants to community-based nonprofits and has supported hundreds of local groups over the years. In addition to grants, CMCF has a scholars’ program. It supports longstanding grantees that serve the region’s most vulnerable residents. Literacy for youth is a big priority, as well as healthcare education in schools and after high school to prepare students for healthcare careers.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $100,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the state of Virginia. Past local grantees include A Place to Be, Arts Fairfax and the INMED Partnership for Children.
This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It invites selected organizations to submit grant proposals by a set deadline each year. CMCF requires application materials to be submitted by mail and does not accept email or fax transmissions. Direct general questions to the staff at ltadlock@claudemoore.org or 703-934-1147.
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