Moore Family Trust Foundation

The Moore Family Trust Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1989 and fully endowed by its founder and chairman, Randal G. “Ran” Moore, Chairman and Founder of Moore Capital Holdings.

The Foundation operates independently and accepts no outside contributions, government grants, seed funding, or any other external source of capital. Its philanthropic initiatives are funded exclusively through Mr. Moore’s personal endowment, enabling the Foundation to pursue its mission with complete independence and without external obligation or influence. This philosophy reflects Mr. Moore’s longstanding belief that meaningful philanthropy is most effective when guided solely by principle, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to future generations.

Mr. Moore resides between Dallas, Texas, and Boston, Massachusetts, the two principal locations from which Moore Capital Holdings maintains a significant presence. He also maintains a residence in Oyster Harbors, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod’s exclusive Grand Island, one of New England’s most distinguished private communities. For generations, Oyster Harbors has been home to families whose legacies have shaped American enterprise and philanthropy, including members of the Mellon, Koch, and du Pont families.

Like the Foundation itself, Moore Capital Holdings is a privately held family office that accepts no outside capital. The organization oversees a diversified, multi-layered portfolio comprising 157 wholly owned operating companies and maintains significant investment positions in more than 238 companies worldwide. This structure provides the financial strength and long-term stability necessary to support both the firm’s investment strategy and the enduring philanthropic mission of the Moore Family Trust Foundation.

At the heart of both organizations is a philosophy that has guided Mr. Moore throughout his career:

“Because We Can; Because We Must.”

It is more than a motto—it is a statement of responsibility. It reflects the belief that success carries with it an obligation to serve others; that wealth is measured not merely by what is accumulated, but by what is preserved, invested, and ultimately returned to society in ways that create lasting benefit. The Foundation seeks not simply to provide charitable support, but to strengthen institutions, expand opportunity, foster innovation, and preserve the values that endure across generations.

Together, Moore Capital Holdings and the Moore Family Trust Foundation reflect Mr. Moore’s conviction that disciplined stewardship, independence, integrity, and generational responsibility are inseparable. Through both enterprise and philanthropy, the mission remains constant—to preserve enduring legacies, create meaningful opportunities, and leave the world stronger than it was found.

It has been my privilege to be a part of the transformational initiatives that have changed lives, saved lives, and provided educational opportunities across the globe. Through medical research at every level, the foundation and Randal Moore have answered. Implementing standards to ensure education for everyone, most importantly it's an honor to work along Ran, for almost 40 years I have had the opportunity and vision to see and participate in humanity at its best. 

For the past eight years, Randal G. Moore and The Moore Family Trust Foundation have been privileged to be recognized among the world’s leading philanthropic organizations. While such recognition is deeply appreciated, it has never been the objective. Rather, it reflects a longstanding commitment to thoughtful stewardship, quiet generosity, and an enduring responsibility to strengthen the communities and institutions entrusted to our care.

“Because We Can. Because We Must“

The Lyda Louise Moore Endowment to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

An endowment in perpetuity supporting the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City,