Moody Foundation Grant Categories
- Arts & Humanities
- Communities & Social Services
- Education
- Health
- Science
- M-Pact

Mental Health-Mental Retardation Center Austin-Travis County/dba Integral Care
assistance in developing an apartment complex in the Oak Springs area of east Austin to integrate housing, health care, education and community support into one comprehensive solution to homelessness and its contributing factors
Pease Park Conservancy
assistance, over a three-year period, in completing the first phase of transforming Austin’s most centrally-located park, renovating the southern six acres while retaining and protecting the tree canopy and the park’s atmosphere
People’s Community Clinic
assistance in providing quality health care to medically underserved and uninsured residents of Central Texas at a new clinic in northeast Austin, a center for women’s health, and four partner sites serving the area’s most vulnerable children, youth and women
Project Normalization Open Door Preschool
assistance in providing preschool children with a high level of language-developing social interaction by augmenting the instructional staff with literacy specialists and “foster grandparent” aides who are able to give individual attention to children in need
Project Transitions, Inc.
assistance in providing recuperative care in a residential setting to homeless and low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS, helping them to regain their health, establish better medical adherence, and move to permanent housing
The SAFE Alliance/Austin Children’s Shelter
assistance in preventing homelessness and lifelong poverty among former foster children by providing young adults with case management, counseling and transition services to give them the opportunity to develop life skills for adult living after foster care ends at age 18
The Salvation Army
assistance in completing the second phase of building new facilities to house homeless women and children, creating 23 transitional living units where families can stay for 6-8 months while stabilizing and improving their potential for self-sufficiency
Settlement Club/dba The Settlement Home
assistance in keeping staff levels adequate to meet the needs of children and youth living in the Residential Treatment Center
Special Olympics Texas, Inc.
assistance in providing year-round training and athletic competition in individual and team sports
Texas Department of Transportation/Keep Texas Beautiful
assistance in creating awareness of environmental issues and rewarding student action through the Don’t Mess with Texas scholarship program
Texas Language Learning Alternatives, Inc./dba Capitol School of Austin
assistance in increasing energy efficiency and reducing student distractions by replacing classroom windows with new and better sealed windows
Trinity Center
assistance, over a three-year period, in providing the individualized case management essential for enabling homeless men and women to secure housing and related support services
Vincare Services of Austin Foundation/dba Saint Louise House
assistance in expanding a pilot program of two-generation support for homeless children and teens that involved them in extra-curricular activities, provided parent coaching and prepared families to re-enter a new, more stable living situation beyond homelessness
Zachary Scott Theater
assistance, over two years, in supporting the expanded orchestration of mainstage productions, access to ZACH’s school productions for low-income students and teacher training
CASA for Kids of South Central Texas
assistance in purchasing an office that will better house staff and volunteers, doubling the amount of available space in order to accommodate the growing need for advocates to speak up for children who have been abused or neglected, and provide a place for community education
Brownsville Society for Crippled Children, Inc./dba Moody Clinic
assistance, over three years, in providing speech/language, physical and occupation therapy to children with disabilities, developmental delays and acquired injuries to help them reach their potential academically and socially regardless of their family’s income
Operation Kindness of Garland
assistance in saving the lives of cats and dogs at North Texas’ largest no-kill animal shelter through two programs aimed at providing medical care for stray and surrendered animals and foster care for animals that are not candidates for immediate adoption
Attitudes & Attire
assistance in improving the employment opportunities, self-confidence and health outcomes for women who have sustained dental damage due to abuse, illness, poverty or other trauma through the Hopeful Smiles Program
Big Thought
assistance in preventing summer learning loss, a significant reason why low-income children fall behind their peers, through support of the second year of a public-private citywide collaborative to offer quality learning activities at accessible locations
Martha’s Home
assistance in providing homeless women with stable temporary housing, case management, mentoring, and access to job-skill training in small, homelike residences that prepare them for permanent housing
New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy
assistance in continuing to provide therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults without the resources to pay, keeping the proven therapy accessible to individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other conditions
Ranch Hands Rescue
assistance in providing mental health counseling, including Equine/Animal-Assisted Counseling, to children and adults who have suffered complex trauma such as child abuse, violent crime or family tragedies
Ann Richards School
assistance in improving educational access for young women with limited resources through the To and Through College Program, to improve students’ abilities to successfully apply to college and remain in school
Any Baby Can of Austin, Inc.
assistance, over two years, in expanding the Healthy and Fair Start program to reach more infants and toddlers in need of early childhood intervention that will reduce child abuse, improve school readiness and stabilize vulnerable families through Parents as Teachers education and support
Arc of the Capital Area
assistance in disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities through the Juvenile Justice Services Program to keep students from committing or re-committing expellable offenses
Austin Child Guidance Center
assistance in providing quality mental health care to uninsured and underinsured children and families so that they are able to succeed in school and family life
Austin Community Foundation for the Capital Area
assistance with matching donations to Austin Gives Miles and their (30) beneficiary groups on February 18, 2018
Austin Diaper Bank
assistance in building capacity to serve more of the infants and elderly whose families struggle to afford diapers, providing basic sanitary needs to clients of more than 40 partner agencies working with homeless, low-income, foster care, disabled or other individuals
Austin Film Society
assistance in presenting the 2017 Texas Film Awards on March 9, 2017, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Texans in all facets of film production, including writing, acting and directing, and raising funds for year-round community and youth programs
Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
assistance in presenting the thirtieth annual Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival and related year-round programming to foster community involvement across gender, generational and other demographic categories and provide opportunities for young filmmakers
Austin Groups for the Elderly
assistance, over two years, in expanding the Memory Connections program for individuals with early-stage dementia by adding a sixth site where affected adults and their families receive education, support and social interaction to improve mental and physical health and quality of life
Austin Habitat for Humanity, Inc.
assistance in alleviating Austin’s shortage of affordable housing and promoting neighborhood stability and economic advancement by building new homes in partnership with their future owners in order to improve marginal neighborhoods and provide a healthy new start for families
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, Inc.
assistance in reducing the delays in matching children in need of a long-term adult mentor with a carefully-selected volunteer, through the “Lose the Wait” initiative that will increase organizational capacity by hiring an additional enrollment specialist
Breakthrough Central Texas
assistance in mentoring, advising and encouraging students without a family history of college attendance to stay focused on their studies, develop academic and social skills needed for higher education, and access financial resources for college
CASA of Travis County, Inc.
assistance in improving the educational outcomes and life success of abused and neglected children in foster care by training CASA volunteer advocates to navigate the educational system, especially special education
Center for Child Protection
assistance in promoting healing and reducing trauma for Travis County children who have been the victim of physical or sexual abuse, neglect or were witnesses to a violent crime, through a new model of experiential therapy involving yoga, music, art and active challenges
Communities in Schools of Central Texas, Inc.
assistance in preparing at-risk boys for academic success, avoiding risky behavior, and graduating from high school through the XY-Zone program
Contemporary Austin Museum, Inc.
assistance with adding the Moody Pavilions to the Laguna Gloria outdoor sculpture park
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission
assistance in increasing the number of low-income Austin residents eating nutritious healthy meals and learning to cook on a Budget through a two-to-one match for donations to the Hands for Hope campaign
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, Inc.
assistance in creating meaningful family time for children with a life-threatening medical condition, providing them with an opportunity to travel, meet someone they admire, purchase a wanted item or have a memorable experience.
CASA of Galveston County, Inc.
assistance in providing children in Child Protective Services custody with a Court Appointed Special Advocate who will serve as the child’s voice in court and present recommendations based solely on the best interest of the child in cases of abuse or neglect
Gleanings From the Harvest for Galveston/dba Galveston County Food Bank
assistance in economically distributing nutritious food to more of the 53,000 residents of Galveston County who face food insecurity by purchasing a mobile food tractor/trailer that can travel to high-need areas of the county for regularly-scheduled food deliveries
Dive Pirates
assistance in providing training, equipment and supervision to disabled individuals with an interest in scuba diving, enabling them to take part in an activity with non-disabled peers that improves their physical conditioning and mental outlook
Equest
assistance in ensuring that children, adults and veterans are able to access equine therapy regardless of financial difficulties, through the Subsidy and Scholarship program, which absorbs the majority of costs for many clients and 100% of the costs for veterans and participants in a Dallas Police Department youth outreach
The Salvation Army-Galveston
assistance, over a two-year period, in meeting the needs of Galveston County residents in times of economic hardship and emergencies with a lead gift for construction of a social service and community center in Texas City, establishing a sustainability endowment for the Galveston Center of Hope, and purchasing property near the Galveston building for future expansion
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County
assistance in improving recovery time from domestic abuse or sexual assault through support of the Victim Services Program, which provides legal, therapeutic, residential and other services to women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault
Ronald McDonald House of Galveston
assistance in providing families staying at the Ronald McDonald house with more opportunities for recreation, education and shopping by purchasing a 15-passenger van for outings, field trips and other transportation needs while a child is a patient at UTMB or Shriners Burns hospitals
St. Vincent’s House
assistance in updating technology and flood proofing the building that houses comprehensive services for Galveston’s working poor and indigent families and individuals, and in providing emergency funds to prevent homelessness in times of financial crisis
United Ministry to the port of Galveston/Galveston Seafarer’s Center
assistance in purchasing a van that will be used to transport seafarers from ships docked at the Port of Galveston to the Seafarer’s Center for recreation, worship, counseling and telephoning home, or to other points in the city for shopping or appointments
The University of Texas Medical Branch
assistance, over a five-year period, in providing training in empathy, communication skills and conflict management to medical and nursing residents in order to integrate diverse professional perspectives into communicating with patients and responding to critical situations
Moody Early Childhood Center
provide operational and capital assistance, over a five-year period, in preparing at-risk children from birth to pre-kindergarten for academic success by developing a comprehensive, affordable, high quality day school for infants and toddlers that will co-locate early childhood learning with the Galveston Independent School District’s existing program for 3-year olds to improve education for, reduce costs of, and offer family support services to the 70% of Galveston children who are disadvantaged
Galaxy Counseling Center
assistance in providing psychological support and therapy to adult and child victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault, enabling them to heal, develop coping skills and stabilize their relationships with family members and the community to mitigate long-term effects such as depression, drug abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Inc.
assistance in expanding the educational outreach of the Wolf Ridge Conservation Education Center by renovating its Activity Barn, the primary site of indoor group activities, by adding air conditioning, restrooms, a food preparation kitchen and additional classroom space
Hitchcock Independent School District
assistance in increasing academic achievement, student engagement and college and career readiness by purchasing new technology, including electronic whiteboards, interactive software and Chromebook computers for use at Crosby Middle School
Assistance League of the Bay Area
assistance in providing low-income students in the Bay Area, including Galveston, League City, Texas City and Dickinson, with school clothing that enables them to begin the school year ready to learn, with fewer absences and distractions from learning
Friday Harbour
assistance in providing short-term, short-notice housing for cancer patients at Texas Medical Center hospitals who have been unexpectedly detained due to treatments or the need for follow-up care, aiding their recovery by reducing stress and exhaustion
Houston Ground Angels
assistance in providing transportation for more of the 96,000 cancer patients who fly to Houston each year for treatment by purchasing a passenger van to augment the current system of using volunteers’ personal cars to transport patients from airport to hospital
Kinkaid School, Inc.
assistance in meeting the needs of a diverse group of students through a one-year pilot project to place an academic support manager on campus to guide students in finding organizational, study and time management skills that best fit their individual learning styles
Lone Survivor Foundation
assistance in providing therapy to wounded veterans that improves their reintegration into civilian life by constructing a covered equestrian arena at the lone Survivor Retreat Center on Bolivar Peninsula, ensuring that bad weather will not interrupt the 5-day therapy program
National Society to Prevent Blindness/Prevent Blindness Texas
assistance in improving eye health and reducing the number of undiagnosed vision deficiencies among adults in southeast Texas through the “Healthy Eyes” program, which trains volunteers to conduct vision screenings at community sites reaching low-income individuals
Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.
assistance in breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing southwest Dallas County children who have experienced domestic violence with counseling and education that helps them deal with their situation and emotions in healthy, positive ways
Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation, Inc.
assistance in providing treatment for cancer and blood diseases to children in the Rio Grande Valley, regardless of the family’s ability to pay, at the Valley’s only facility specializing in pediatric oncology and hematology
Chris Kyle Frog Foundation
assistance, over a two-year period, in improving the mental health of military veterans and first responders by offering “Mastering Your Marriage” retreats in Houston and Dallas aimed at reducing service-related stress and improving communication, self-care and conflict resolution skills
Camp Aranzazu, Inc.
assistance in providing physically and/or developmentally challenged children and adults with a barrier-free residential camp experience that fosters independence, builds social skills, improves their health and enhances overall functioning
St. Mary’s University
assistance in preparing law students to meet the needs of military veterans by establishing the Moody Endowed Fund for Veterans Law Fellows, encouraging study and pro bono work to guide veterans through administrative or civil matters in housing, employment and education
Shelter Ministries of Dallas/Genesis Women’s Shelter
assistance, over a two-year period, in breaking the cycle of domestic violence through support of two therapist positions offering counseling, post-trauma therapy and bibliotherapy to children whose mothers have fled domestic abuse, and in purchasing new mattresses for the shelter
SPCA of Texas
assistance in increasing the adoption rate at the SPCA facility in McKinney by improving the cat, dog and puppy areas near the adoption floor to help curb the spread of disease and keep the animals in adoptable condition, and installing upgraded livestock barn drainage
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas
assistance in preventing teen suicide through the “Teens Can Survive” program of confidential computer-based mental health screenings for teens 13-18, and suicide awareness training for school personnel, parents and students so they can identify signs of suicide early
Teach For America, Inc.
assistance in expanding the Teach For America-DFW Summer Institute, developing an Instructional Coach program to support new teachers and accelerating alumni leadership to advance Teach For America methodology at the principal, dean and departmental levels
Texprotects-The Texas Association for the Protection of Children
assistance, over a two-year period, in reducing child abuse and improving school readiness in at-risk children by advocating for two programs, Dallas-HOPES and the Nurse-Family Partnership
Woodall Rogers Park Foundation/dba Klyde Warren Park
assistance in continuing to provide cultural and recreational programing for children, families and adults
Youth Village Resources of Dallas, Inc./dba Youth With Faces
assistance in helping Dallas County youth in the juvenile justice system to reach their full potential by providing educational, vocational and life skills training at Dallas County Youth Village, Medlock Youth Treatment Center and Letot Girls’ Center
A Wish With Wings
assistance in fulfilling a special request for Texas children with life-threatening conditions, enabling their families to experience a bond-strengthening respite from medical concerns
Galloway School
assistance in renovating the school library into a “learning hub” that integrates printed and digital resources in a common space that will encourage exploration, creativity and collaboration among students, teachers and the community
Communities In Schools Galveston County
assistance in improving the graduation rate in Galveston and Texas City by expanding the availability of mentoring, tutoring, case management, counseling and support to at-risk students and their families in order to break the cycle of poverty though education
Galveston Chamber Partnership, Inc.
assistance with the 2017 “Celebrating Women: Mind, Body and Spirit” Conference, and support of community endeavors to benefit children and youth and enhance Chamber efforts to improve Galveston through education and charity
City of Galveston Police Department
assistance in investigating and prosecuting crimes, especially crimes against children, by purchasing additional equipment, software and training to expand the capabilities of the Computer Forensics Lab
Galveston Diaper Bank
assistance in enabling working-poor families to remain in the workforce by removing one of the major barriers for families with young children, the cost of diapers required in order to enroll an infant or toddler in day care
Galveston Historical Foundation
Assistance with capital support and programming to develop a hub location for all historic properties
Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation, Inc.
assistance, over two years, in providing funding to teachers and schools for innovative programs that support district goals while offering students and teachers the opportunity to develop an individualized approach to the curriculum and enhance the academic experience for GISD students
Galveston Urban Ministries
assistance in improving the academic, employment and housing opportunities in one of Galveston’s poorest neighborhoods through programs for children and adults, including after-school tutoring and mentoring, employment education classes, and revenue-generating recycling
Grace Episcopal Church
assistance in renovating the bell tower of the historic church building, designed by iconic Galveston architect Nicholas Clayton, to prevent further damage and deterioration and protect those who worship or attend community functions from the risks of an unstable tower
Gulf Coast Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Inc.
assistance in reducing dropout rates, improving school performance and self-confidence, and closing the opportunity gap for at-risk Galveston County children and youth through a proven program of one-to-one mentoring, now offered in workplace, at-school and community-based options to better involve more participants
Lutheran Music Academy of Galveston Island, Inc.
assistance, over three years, in providing after-school and summer music and fine arts instruction to Galveston children in elementary and middle school, including scholarship funding for those who cannot pay the full tuition
Moody Scholars Program
support of the Moody Scholars Program, which awards financial assistance to graduating seniors from 18 high schools in Galveston County, Austin and Dallas who demonstrate financial need and academic promise, and the Moody Honors Scholars Program, based entirely on merit
Crystal Charity Ball
assistance in supporting seven children’s charities meeting critical needs in Dallas County as they provide health, education and social services that will improve the lives of ill, homeless, traumatized, abandoned and under-served segments of the population
Dallas County Local Workforce Development Board/dba Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas
assistance in energizing and mobilizing the Dallas business community to address early childhood education and advocate for policies and practices that will improve early learning, through a two-day summit on the economic impact of early childhood education
Dallas Foundation/Family Wellness Dallas!
assistance in presenting a specialized version of a Dallas-wide communications-oriented relationship workshop, specifically tailored to first responders and their families, with an emphasis on healing the effects of the mass shooting of five Dallas police officers
Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation
assistance in operating the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program in southern Dallas County, providing the area with its only rape crisis counseling and advocacy service at Methodist Dallas’ new Charles A. Sammons Tower emergency and trauma center
Dallas SPARK
assistance in providing children with summer day camp experiences aimed at stimulating their creativity though a variety of art instruction and instilling confidence in their creative abilities so that they will return to school with improved problem-solving skills
Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc.
assistance in presenting a special daytime musical theatre performance to 3,400 North Texas students and educators, providing them with free access to professional theater to expand their cultural understanding and stimulate their interest in the performing arts
Dwell With Dignity Foundation, Inc.
assistance in reinforcing the lessons of self-sufficiency among formerly homeless families and individuals by furnishing their new homes with the help of volunteer professional interior designers creating attractive, functional spaces that are organized and uplifting
Foundation for the Education of Young Women/Young Women’s Preparatory Network
assistance in improving college readiness, workforce readiness, summer enrichment opportunities and STEM awareness at Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, a public secondary school for girls in the Fair Park area
Friends of Wednesday’s Child
assistance in expanding the Success In School program to enable more children in foster care to stay at grade level, participate in extracurricular activities, improve their attendance and behavior, with objective of completing high school with skills for self-sufficiency
Highland Park ISD Educational Foundation
assistance, over a five-year period, in preparing students for the careers of the future through the development of the moody Innovation Institute for foster Science, Technology, engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) skills in grades K-12 and engage high school students in problem-solving, mentoring and internships through the Moody Advanced professional Learning Center
Hope Cottage, Inc.
assistance in providing prenatal care to women during unplanned, crisis pregnancies though the Healthy Mother/Healthy Baby program, preventing low birth weight and the resulting health risks and aiding young mothers in making a plan for themselves and their baby
Interfaith Family Services
assistance in tripling the number of working-poor North Texas families diverted from homelessness through support of the new Family Empowerment Center, combining career coaching, financial education, child care and youth services to permanently lift families out of poverty
Legacy Counseling Center
assistance in providing mental health services to low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS, improving their health by offering counseling, behavioral therapy, substance abuse treatment, housing and housing referrals, and hospice care, with many services in Spanish
LIFT-Literacy Instruction for Texas
assistance in closing the education gap for adults with low levels of literacy through the development of a new curriculum that integrates literacy learning, English as a Second Language, and high school equivalency preparation into an interactive, coordinated program, and developing a client management system to analyze student progress
Mi Escuelita Preschool, Inc.
assistance in providing quality early childhood education to children whose native language is not English by enabling more preschool teachers to obtain college degrees, a requirement for expanding partnerships with charter schools and Head Start programs