Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 2001, with $2,663,649,577 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1661 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304 EIN 94-3397785 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.7B
▲ 616.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$483.2M
Net assets
$11.4B
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating284 mo reserves · +82% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation: 284 mo reserves · +82% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1661 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94304
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $430.4M (FY2013) to $2.7B (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $80.8MNet assets $11.4B
Operating margin
81.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.5B
Total liabilities
$80.8M
Net assets
$11.4B
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,663,649,577▲617% | $483,168,830▼0.5% | $11,441,876,959▲31.7% | $11,522,694,235▲31.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $371,750,377▼43.2% | $485,577,761▲6.5% | $8,689,409,952▲5.7% | $8,766,258,805▲5.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $654,188,442▼18.7% | $456,107,917▲11.6% | $8,221,610,526▼13.8% | $8,278,661,283▼13.9% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $804,907,205▲52.3% | $408,691,795▲20.3% | $9,539,825,293▲13.6% | $9,620,362,658▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $528,454,632▲25.7% | $339,708,618▼8.7% | $8,394,696,750▲18.1% | $8,574,582,511▲19.6% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $420,429,327▼20.7% | $372,076,780▲7.2% | $7,110,653,061▲10.7% | $7,171,712,288▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $530,141,443▲17.3% | $347,042,824▼1.6% | $6,425,231,468▼5.6% | $6,464,453,607▼5.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $451,973,120▲31.9% | $352,554,736▲2.5% | $6,809,747,432▲6.4% | $6,860,248,366▲6.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $342,648,592▲20.5% | $343,870,646▲3.9% | $6,401,299,454▲1.0% | $6,446,925,380▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $284,453,223▼32.9% | $331,006,301▲22.7% | $6,340,380,860▼2.5% | $6,388,223,432▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $423,750,268▼1.5% | $269,694,185▼18.3% | $6,500,574,466▲2.2% | $6,559,384,939▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $430,418,414 | $330,074,433▲19.6% | $6,357,642,809▲12.6% | $6,417,833,620▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $275,896,936▲5.7% | $5,645,020,558▲6.4% | $5,697,258,026▲6.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $261,105,606 | $5,305,080,420 | $5,366,672,508 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Denise Strack — $4,368,816 (0.90% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Strack | Chief Investment Officer | 45 | $4,368,816 |
| Harvey V Fineberg | Trustee & President | 45 | $1,305,630 |
| Sasha Abrams | Gen Counsel & Secretary | 45 | $736,480 |
| Edward E Penhoet | Investment Mgmt Committee | 0.5 | — |
| Ellen Ochoa | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Hilary Krane | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Dabiri | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Hennessy | Trustee & Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Levin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kathleen Justice-moore | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Moore | Trustee & Chair | 2 | — |
| Ken Siebel | Investment Mgmt Committee | 0.5 | — |
| Kristen Moore | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Pardis Sabeti | Trustee - As of 11/2024 | 1 | — |
| Rosina Bierbaum | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steven Moore | Trustee | 1 | — |
Grants received · $779K total
3 grants to Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation totaling $779K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $553,898 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2015 | $112,714 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2015 | $112,714 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3397785, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation's EIN?
- Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3397785.
- How much revenue does Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation report?
- Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation reported $2,663,649,577 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation's latest Form 990 is $4,368,816, paid to Denise Strack (Chief Investment Officer).
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Data for Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation (EIN 94-3397785) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.