Moore Family Trust Foundation
The Moore Family Trust Foundation longstanding commitment to thoughtful stewardship, quiet generosity, and an enduring responsibility to strengthen the communities and institutions entrusted to our care.
August 2026
It is August 2026
Throughout the history of the Moore Family Trust Foundation, the month of August has marked the beginning of several of our most enduring philanthropic commitments. Conceived in different years, each initiative was established with a singular purpose—to create meaningful and lasting opportunities that would improve lives for generations to come.
Today, these programs continue to flourish, reflecting the Foundation’s unwavering commitment to educational advancement, healthcare, humanitarian outreach, the arts, and community well-being. Their continued success stands as a testament to the principle that thoughtfully directed philanthropy has the power to create enduring and measurable change.
These transformative initiatives have been made possible through the exceptional generosity, vision, and steadfast leadership of our Chairman, Randal “Ran” G. Moore. For more than three decades, Mr. Moore has guided the Foundation with an abiding commitment to responsible stewardship, compassionate service, and a belief that those entrusted with great opportunity bear an enduring responsibility to improve the lives of others.
As we reflect upon these milestones during August 2026, we do so with profound gratitude for the lives touched, the communities strengthened, and the enduring legacy that continues to shape the work of the Moore Family Trust Foundation.
Phyllis Bennett
Chief of Staff
Director to the Chairman
Moore Family Trust Foundation
Phyllis Bennet; Chief of Staff; Director to the Chairman
Friends of Norfleet
David Hockney
Sugar Rautbord
When Randal ‘Ran’ G. Moore resolved to expand educational opportunities for exceptional young people whose financial circumstances might otherwise preclude access to an outstanding private education, one of his earliest conversations was with a longtime trusted confidante and cherished friend, Sugar Rautbord.
A respected philanthropist and prominent figure in both Chicago and Palm Beach, Ms. Rautbord has long shared Mr. Moore’s conviction that education remains one of society’s most enduring investments. Their friendship, built upon decades of mutual respect, has been distinguished by a common belief that meaningful philanthropy should not merely alleviate immediate need, but transform lives for generations.
From the earliest stages of what would become Friends of Norfleet, Ms. Rautbord’s counsel, insight, and steadfast encouragement proved invaluable. Her thoughtful perspective and unwavering commitment helped shape an initiative founded upon permanence rather than charity alone—an initiative designed to provide young scholars with every opportunity to realize their fullest potential.
Today, that shared vision has become a lasting reality. More than 650 students throughout the United States have benefited from comprehensive educational support through Friends of Norfleet. Each scholarship is structured to remove financial barriers entirely, providing tuition, books, academic materials, extracurricular programs, athletic participation, educational travel, and other essential resources necessary for a complete educational experience.
Unlike traditional scholarship programs, each award is secured through dedicated trust funding, ensuring continuous support from kindergarten through the successful completion of an accredited college or university education.
The enduring friendship between Randal G. Moore and Sugar Rautbord stands as a testament to what can be accomplished when shared principles are joined with purposeful action. Together, they have demonstrated that thoughtful philanthropy, guided by vision and sustained commitment, possesses the power to alter not only individual lives, but the trajectory of generations to come.
In the establishment of FON, Randal Moore and Sugar Rautbord shared a vision which would transform the lives of students. The first FON candidates were welcomed on that August Day, as they embarked upon a new journey. Today the realization of the success of those students is celebrated.
Initiative fully and privately funded by Randal G Moore
Friends of Norfleet is fully funded by entirely by Randal G Moore, FON receives no grants or government funding,
Immense gratitude to Mr. Moore, his generosity and belief in others are truly transformational and changing lives.
Of note, Randal Moore and Sugar Rautbord remain close friends and the continuous exchange of ideas and initiatives are more brilliant than ever.
Regina Uberti
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Moore Family Trust Foundation
The Royal Ballet School London
The Royal Ballet School, London United Kingdom
Lyda Louise Moore ~ Patron as well as Student
Throughout her life, Lyda Louise Moore, a woman who embodied the finest traditions of grace, cultivation, and refinement, regarded herself as a lifelong student of the arts. Over the course of a long and distinguished life, she embraced the enduring beauty, inspiration, and cultural significance that artistic expression offers to humanity. She believed that the arts enrich not only the individual, but society as a whole, preserving history, elevating the human spirit, and inspiring future generations.
In recognition of her lifelong devotion to the arts, The Moore Family Trust Foundation is honored each August to provide support through the Lyda Louise Moore Endowment for the Arts. This annual endowment reflects her enduring legacy and ensures that artists, cultural institutions, and educational initiatives continue to flourish. Through this commitment, the Foundation celebrates Mrs. Moore’s conviction that the arts are among civilization’s greatest gifts—worthy of preservation, encouragement, and perpetual investment.
The school's meticulous training pipeline has produced some of history’s most foundational figures in dance. Famed graduates include Margot Fonteyn, Darcey Bussell, Kenneth MacMillan, Christopher Wheeldon, and current global stars like Francesca Hayward and Matthew Ball
Regina Uberti
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Moore Family Trust Foundation