The Moses Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, primarily focusing on operating expenses for nonprofit organizations. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, health initiatives, faith-based organizations, and animal welfare, as evidenced by its funding to local churches, health partners, and animal shelters. The foundation serves diverse populations through grants that support community service clubs, food banks, and youth development organizations. While it primarily operates within Alabama, its funding also extends to organizations in other states, indicating a broader commitment to charitable efforts beyond its immediate geographic area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize 501(c)(3), especially an Alabama-based church, community service organization, or local charity seeking modest operating support and able to apply by mailed letter or phone contact.
Good Fit
- • Located in Alabama (Mobile area) or nearby regional states.
- • Requests are for general operating or small program support rather than large capital sums.
- • Organization mission aligns with faith-based, community service, food security, health, or animal welfare causes.
- • Ability to submit a concise mailed letter or to make a phone inquiry to the named treasurer.
- • Comfort with one-time modest awards (hundreds to a few thousand dollars).
Geography
The foundation directs a clear majority of dollars to Alabama (about 73%) but funded organizations across nine states in the latest year, indicating a regional focus with strong in-state concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 36 distinct recipients (and prior years show 38–47), demonstrating a broad set of independent grantees despite some repeat relationships.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (17 new grantees in 2022 and 6 in 2023) and the foundation publishes letter-based application instructions and a named contact, so unfamiliar applicants can plausibly gain awards though many grants go to recurring recipients.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
