The Mary Moody Northen Endowment
The Mary Moody Northen Endowment is a private charitable foundation based in Galveston, TX (EIN 75-1171741) that awards grants in Texas and Virginia across environmental, social services, education, historic preservation and related areas. The site provides grant cycle information, downloadable application PDFs, and a Galveston office contact. The foundation was established in 1964 and is actively filing Form 990-PF.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized or local nonprofits based in Galveston/ Texas or Virginia working in historic preservation, education, environmental conservation/nature education, or local social services that can accept operating and project support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Galveston or elsewhere in Texas, or in Virginia.
- • Work aligns with historic preservation, museum/property operations, education, or conservation.
- • Capacity to manage a range of grant sizes from small operating support to larger capital/project awards.
- • Clear local community role or partnerships with local institutions (libraries, colleges, museums).
Geography
Observed grants go to two states (Texas and Virginia) with about 73% of dollars staying in Texas and many recipients located in Galveston, indicating a state/regional footprint rather than a national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 59 distinct recipients with 48 new grantees and a mix of many smaller awards alongside a few large grants, demonstrating a broad and diverse recipient set despite dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports accessibility to new entrants: 48 of 59 recipients in 2024 were new and the foundation posts application PDFs and a grants contact; website language about preselection exists, but observed grant turnover and public application materials make new-entry plausible.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
