The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation is a private (family) foundation established in 2000 that states its mission is aiding the well-being of youth. The site includes an About page citing the foundation's EIN (11-3551993), links to public 990-PF filings, and a contact page listing a Remsenburg, NY P.O. Box. The foundation indicates it makes grants only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-size nonprofit working on youth well-being (education, youth development, mental health, workforce training, hunger relief, or related services) with programs in New York or the surrounding region and an existing or introducible relationship to a trustee or intermediary.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus on youth or education aligned with the foundation's mission.
- • Organizational presence or significant programming in New York (or nearby states served by the foundation).
- • Capacity to manage $50K–$250K-level grants or multi-year program support.
- • A referral, prior partnership, or warm introduction to a named trustee or a current grantee.
- • Evidence of measurable program outcomes and organizational stability.
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in New York—about 89% of 2023 dollars—though smaller grants reached four other states; the observed footprint is therefore locally focused rather than broadly national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 15–18 distinct recipients each year and made 17 grants to 17 different organizations in 2023, with substantial turnover (nine new grantees in 2023), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct public entry is restricted: the website explicitly says only preselected organizations are considered and there is no public application form; although many new grantees appear in the observed years, entry appears to occur via invitation or trustee-led selection rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
