Celebrating 80 Years

The Moody Foundation President and CEO, Frances Moody-Dahlberg, shares her thoughts on the last 80 years of the Foundation and all that is yet to come.
Letter from Our CEO

THE MOODY FOUNDATION PLEDGES $1 BILLION TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION IN TEXAS BY 2035

The initiative will fund education institutions, nonprofits, and university endowments whose work aligns with the Foundation’s strategic priorities of Early Learning and Postsecondary Success.

Our Work

The Moody Foundation strengthens the future of Texas by investing in charitable projects that exhibit innovative ideas and make long-term improvement in our communities.  As a family foundation, we participate in grantmaking opportunities that honor our founders and enhance our mission for a more equitable Texas. 

Our Impact

The Moody Foundation grants over $80 million a year across the state of Texas. Since our founding in 1942, we have awarded thousands of grants to thousands of community partners.

Our Work

Our Impact

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In Financial Assistance to Over 6,280 Students

On the Rise: About Our Logo

Built after the 1900 storm devastated Galveston Island, the Galveston Seawall was constructed to protect the city, allowing it to prosper for more than 100 years. Because Galveston is the hometown of the Moody Foundation, it only seemed appropriate that our logo should reflect the seawall’s iconic upward arc, symbolizing the type of work we support: innovative, collaborative and inspired.

Moody Foundation Blog

Two students and an adult walk the halls of a high school.
May 9, 2024

Moody Grant Recipient: Communities in Schools Austin Chapter

Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CIS) surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS sees potential in every student—regardless of race, zip code, or history of marginalization—and works to…

Press Releases

May 9, 2024

Moody Foundation Announces $6 Million Grant to Support Expo Center

December 5, 2023

The Moody Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Transform Education in Texas by 2035

June 13, 2023

The Moody Foundation Welcomes New Director, Education Strategy and Impact

February 23, 2023

Moody Foundation Celebrates Five Years of Generation Moody

May 10, 2022

Moody Foundation Grants $2 Million to Galveston Urban Ministries

September 22, 2021

Moody Foundation Grants $100 Million to Rice University