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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is a corporate headquartered in United States (North America). Ranked #114 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The foundation was established in September 2000 by Intel co-founder Gordon E. Moore and his wife, Betty I. Moore.
- It was created to create positive outcomes for future generations by supporting scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Source of Capital
- The foundation is a private foundation endowed with the personal wealth of its founders, Gordon and Betty Moore.
- The endowment is managed to generate income for grantmaking activities, as detailed in their public financial statements.
Major Events
- The year 2023 marked a significant transition for the foundation with the passing of both founders, Gordon Moore in March and Betty Moore in December, ushering in a new era for the organization.
Allocation Strategy
- The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated on four primary areas: scientific discovery, environmental conservation, improvements in patient care, and the preservation of the San Francisco Bay Area's character.
- It aims to address substantial, critical issues where its involvement can lead to significant and quantifiable results.
- The foundation makes grants that typically range from $100,000 to $750,000, with an average grant size of approximately $350,000.
Sources
- https://www.moore.org/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_and_Betty_Moore_Foundation
- https://www.moore.org/about
- https://www.moore.org/docs/default-source/our-finances/audited-financial-statements/2023-2022-financial-statements
- https://www.moore.org/annual-reports/2023
- https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/find-a-grant/grants-m/gordon-and-betty-moore-foundation