Recent Press
Moody Foundation Announces $6 Million Grant to Support Expo Center
This grant award brings the LCEC board’s fundraising goal to only approximately $9 million remaining in order to fully fund the first phase of construction.
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
In a historic move, the Moody Foundation is committing $1 billion for Texas education over a 20-year period.
THE MOODY FOUNDATION WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR, EDUCATION STRATEGY AND IMPACT
Courtney Rogers joins The Moody Foundation as they continue to expand their educational presence across Texas
The Moody Foundation has hired Courtney Rogers as its new Director of Education Strategy and Impact. Rogers’ hiring comes as the Foundation continues to expand its educational presence across Texas.
MOODY FOUNDATION CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS OF GENERATION MOODY
Education initiative awarded over $55 million to local nonprofits since its inception
On Feb. 23, 2018, the Moody Foundation launched its Generation Moody Education Initiative. Five years later, Generation Moody has awarded more than $55 million to local organizations.
MOODY FOUNDATION GRANTS $2 MILLION TO GALVESTON URBAN MINISTRIES
Grant to fund the development of a retreat and training center on Galveston Island
The Moody Foundation has granted $2 million to Galveston Urban Ministries (GUM) to build a nearly 18,000 square-foot Retreat & Training Center on Galveston Island.
MOODY FOUNDATION GRANTS $100 MILLION TO RICE UNIVERSITY
New student center, endowment for student opportunity programs underwritten by historic gift
The Moody Foundation has granted Rice University $100 million to build a transformative new student center and to create endowments supporting student opportunity and success.
MOODY FOUNDATION PLEDGES MORE THAN $3 MILLION FOR TEXAS WINTER STORM RELIEF
Foundation to work with 45 partners to deploy funds
The Moody Foundation is pledging more than $3,000,000 in grants to 45 organizations across Texas to deliver critical supplies and immediate services to Texans impacted by Winter Storm Uri.
MOODY FOUNDATION TO GRANT $1M FOR HISD COMPUTER DEVICES
Grant to fulfill technological needs for the district’s Achieve 180 schools
The Moody Foundation is granting $1 million to the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for the purchase of more than 2,000 computer devices.
MOODY FOUNDATION AWARDS $250K TO HIDALGO COUNTY FOR COVID-19 RELIEF
Grant to provide funding for first responders, frontline workers and PPE
The Moody Foundation awarded $250,000 to Hidalgo County to support first responders and frontline workers and to purchase personal protective equipment.
MOODY FOUNDATION TO AWARD NEARLY $2M GRANT FOR 3K GISD COMPUTER DEVICES
Grant to bridge the digital divide for over 30% of GISD students and teachers during the pandemic
The Moody Foundation is awarding a nearly $2 million grant to Galveston Independent School District (GISD) for the purchase of more than 3,000 computer devices as part of its Generation Moody Education Initiative.
MOODY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES AWARDS TO GRADUATING GALVESTON MOODY SCHOLARS
10 Moody Scholars won laptop giveaways during the ceremony
In a special parking lot ceremony on Friday, May 29, representatives from the Moody Foundation distributed awards to 44 Moody Scholars as part of its Moody Scholars program.
MOODY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES LAPTOPS TO GRADUATING DALLAS MOODY SCHOLARS
In special parking lot ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26, representatives from the Moody Foundation visited James Madison High School and Lincoln High School to distribute laptops to 15 Moody Scholars as part of its Moody Scholars program.
MOODY FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES LAPTOPS TO GRADUATING AUSTIN MOODY SCHOLARS
In special parking lot ceremonies on Tuesday, May 26, representatives from the Moody Foundation visited Juan Navarro High School and Northeast Early College High School to distribute laptops to 15 Moody Scholars as part of its Moody Scholars program.
MOODY FOUNDATION COMMITS ADDITIONAL $300K TO GALVESTON COUNTY COVID-19 RELIEF
The Moody Foundation is committing another $300,000 in grants to its Galveston County partners to support both immediate basic needs and first responder assistance.
MOODY FOUNDATION COMMITS ADDITIONAL $500K TO CENTRAL TEXAS COVID-19 RELIEF
The Moody Foundation is committing another $500,000 in grants to its Central Texas partners located in Austin, Georgetown, Round Rock, Fredericksburg, San Marcos and Marfa to support both immediate basic needs and first responder assistance.
MOODY FOUNDATION COMMITS ADDITIONAL $675K TO DALLAS-AREA COVID-19 RELIEF
The Moody Foundation is committing another $675,000 in grants to its Dallas-area partners to support both immediate basic needs and first responder assistance.
MOODY FOUNDATION COMMITS $1 MILLION TO AUSTIN-AREA COVID-19 RELIEF
Funds to be distributed through the Foundation’s local partners
The Moody Foundation announced today it has made an initial $1 million commitment in COVID-19 relief funds to support the Austin area.
MOODY FOUNDATION COMMITS $1 MILLION TO DALLAS-AREA COVID-19 RELIEF
Funds to be distributed through the Foundation’s local partners
The Moody Foundation announced today it has made an initial $1 million commitment in COVID-19 relief funds to support the Dallas area.
MOODY FOUNDATION COMMITS $250K TO GALVESTON COUNTY COVID-19 RELIEF
Funds to be distributed through the Foundation’s local partners
The Moody Foundation announced today it has made an initial $250,000 commitment in COVID-19 relief funds to support Galveston County.
LANDMARK $100 MILLION GIFT TO SMU FROM MOODY FOUNDATION TO CREATE SEPARATE GRADUATE SCHOOL, FUEL SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH
A major step in serving the talent and research needs of a challenging world
Thanks to a landmark $100 million commitment from the Moody Foundation, SMU is launching the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. This is a transformational moment for SMU, signaling that the University has the means to attract and support research of the highest caliber, and the men and women who deliver it.
Moody Foundation Donates $130M to UT; New Arena to be Named Moody Center
The University of Texas at Austin’s new basketball arena and events center will be named Moody Center in honor of a $130 million grant to UT from the Moody Foundation.
Moody Foundation Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Comp-U-Dopt
Grant to provide technology access and education for underserved youth in Galveston
The Moody Foundation has awarded a $1.5 million grant to Comp-U-Dopt to provide computers to underserved youth in Galveston over the next five years.
Moody Foundation Welcomes New Regional Grants Officer
AUSTIN, Texas – July 30, 2019 – The Moody Foundation has hired Emily Greer as its new Central Texas regional grants officer. Greer’s hiring comes as the Foundation continues to expand its presence across the state, especially in Austin.
Moody Foundation Brings World-Class Green Spaces to Austin
Mayor Steve Adler proclaimed May 9 Moody Foundation Day for green spaces involvement
As an avid green spaces enthusiast and long-time Austinite, Ross Moody, trustee of the Moody Foundation and Chairman and CEO of Austin-based National Western Life Group, witnessed a pressing need in his beloved city for world-class green spaces.
Moody Foundation Awards $5 Million Grant to Presidential Leadership Scholars
Second Major Gift Since the Program’s Inception
The Moody Foundation has made its second $5 million grant to the Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program. PLS serves as a catalyst for a diverse network of leaders brought together to collaborate and make a difference in the world.
Moody Foundation Awards $250,000 to Galveston County Long Term Recovery Group
Funds will support continued Hurricane Harvey Recovery in Galveston County
TEXAS CITY, Texas (Jan. 14, 2019) - The Moody Foundation awarded $250,000 to support the Galveston County Long Term Recovery Group (GCLTRG) through the Mainland Children’s Partnership. The grant funds labor to repair homes on the GCLTRG’s waiting list when volunteer help is unavailable.
Moody Foundation Recognized with TTIA Heritage Award for Contributions to Texas Travel Industry
AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 15, 2018) – In honor of 75 years of supporting travel and tourism in communities across Texas, the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA) presented its 2018 Heritage Award to the Moody Foundation on Sept. 26 during TTIA’s 33rd Annual Texas Travel Summit in Galveston.
Moody Foundation Announces Third Round of ‘Generation Moody’ Grants with $6,115,000 Investment
Grants Focus on Educational Achievement for Galveston Youth
GALVESTON, Texas (July 31, 2018) – The Moody Foundation announced today its third round of Generation Moody education grants with a $6,115,000 commitment to three grant recipients, all focused on helping Galveston students access career-readiness programs.
Moody Foundation Awards Grant Benefiting Santa Fe High School Victims, Families and Local First Responders
$250,000 Grant to Improve Security and Safety Measures
GALVESTON, Texas (July 31, 2018) – In response to the May 18 shooting tragedy at Santa Fe High School, the Moody Foundation has granted $250,000 to provide financial support to victims and their families, augment Santa Fe ISD security measures to make classrooms a safer place and purchase updated equipment for Galveston County first responders.
Moody Foundation Awards $15 Million to Create New Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Parkland
Fundraising effort for new center reaches more than $30 million
DALLAS, Texas (May 15, 2018) – The Moody Foundation has made a $15 million gift to help create a new comprehensive breast center at Parkland Health & Hospital System.
Moody Foundation Awards More Than $12.5 Million ‘Generation Moody’ Investment in Programs Benefiting Galveston Youth
Recipients Provide After-School Programs, Dual Credit Programs and Professional Development
GALVESTON, Texas (May 14, 2018) – The Moody Foundation approved a $12,955,472 commitment in Generation Moody grants today to seven grant recipients, the second and largest round of grants to date.
Moody Foundation Contributes $6.25 Million To YMCA Camp Cypress Project
AUSTIN, Texas (March 6, 2018) – The Moody Foundation has granted $6,250,000 to the YMCA of Austin in support of the Phase I campaign goal for Camp Cypress, an 85-acre overnight and day-camp along Onion Creek in northern Hays County.
Moody Foundation Grant Brings 4,000 Volunteers to Rebuild Galveston County
$860,000 Grant Follows Initial $1 Million Response to Hurricane Harvey
GALVESTON, Texas (Feb. 27, 2018) – The Moody Foundation granted $860,000 to the United Way of Galveston County to help home rebuilding efforts in Galveston County in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Moody Foundation Launches Generation Moody Education Initiative with $8,613,679 Investment
Grant Recipients Form Links in Initiative’s Cradle-to-Career System
GALVESTON, Tex. (Feb. 23, 2018) – The Moody Foundation has launched its Generation Moody Education Initiative, a signature project benefitting Galveston Island by providing a catalyst for exceptional education opportunities.