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The Moody
Foundation
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Background
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Philosophy/Focus
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Created for the
perpetual benefit of present and future generations of Texans. Recently,
the Moody Foundation has devoted a large share of distributions to
benefiting the Galveston area.
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Major Fields of
Interest
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Direct services; research; arts &
humanities
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Type of
Grants
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Capital campaigns;
building/renovation; equipment; land acquisition; program development;
conferences/seminars; publication; seed money; scholarship funds;
research; technical assistance; matching funds.
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Grants
Restrictions
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Must be classified
as a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. No grants made to individuals.
Giving limited to Texas.
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Number of
Staff
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14
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Assets
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Year ended
12/31/98: $875,000,000 estimate
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Grants
Analysis
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Total Annual
Giving
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Year ended
12/31/98: $20,606,447
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Number
Funded
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Unavailable
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Ratios of
Funded/Applied
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Unavailable
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Typical
Range
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$5,000 -
$20,000
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Cancer/Prevention/Control
Projects Funded
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1998 The Bridge
Breast Center, Dallas. For assistance in providing screening and
health-care services for low-income, uninsured or underinsured
women at risk of breast cancer.
1995-98 Moody Gardens, Galveston to fund research to find cancer-fighting
properties in medicinal plants.
1995 American Botanical Council, Austin to expand research and education
project on the role of medicinal plants in today's health care.
1995 Texas Institute for Behavioral Medicine and Neurosciences, Houston
for free counseling clinic for women with breast cancer that provides
group therapy and training in behavioral medicine techniques.
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Application Guidelines
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Selection
Criteria
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95% of grants have
been in the Galveston area, more specifically to the Foundation-initiated
project -- Moody Gardens.
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Application
Procedure
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Foundation will
send application guidelines if project is of interest. Application form
not required. Initial contact by letter or telephone.
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Key
Dates
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6 weeks prior to
Board meetings. Board meets quarterly. Notification is 3 weeks later.
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Contact
Person
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Peter M. Moore,
Grants Director
2302 Postoffice St.
Suite 704
Galveston, TX 77550
409-763-5333
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