In Memoriam: Honoring the Legacy of Nancy Dedman
The Moore Family Trust Foundation, under the leadership of its Chairman, Randal "Ran" Moore, has made a memorial gift to The Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, in honor of the life and legacy of Nancy Dedman. Nancy Dedman was a civic and philanthropic icon, whose generosity and grace profoundly shaped countless institutions and lives. Her lifelong dedication to education, healthcare, and community enrichment continues to serve as a guiding example for all who believe in the transformative power of giving. A longtime friend and neighbor of Chairman Moore, Nancy shared many joyful and memorable occasions with him over the years. Reflecting on her passing, Mr. Moore stated: "The death of Nancy will have an enormous impact on her many friends and the charitable institutions she so passionately supported. Nancy would light up any room with her warmth and compassion. I will personally miss her energetic outlook and her gift of laughter.
Nancy Dedman passed away peacefully at her home in Dallas, Texas, on October 8, 2025, at the age of 97. Her enduring legacy will continue to inspire future generations through her family's extraordinary contributions and the institutions she helped to build.
Sparrow Net
Church of the Advent in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Church of the Advent An Anglo-Catholic parish within the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, The Church of the Advent stands as a beacon of faith, beauty, and tradition. The Moore Family Trust Foundation is honored to endow this magnificent and historic church so that generations to come may continue to worship, reflect, and find spiritual enrichment within its sacred walls.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford, has been recognized once again among the nation’s best pediatric medical centers by the U.S. News & World Report 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospitals survey. This recognition is a tribute to the compassion and expertise our care teams provide—and to your dedicated support, which has made our hospital one of the nation’s best. Thanks to donors like you, this extraordinary care is available to all children and families in our community.
Harvard - Three Million Dollar Endowment - 2021
As alumni, each of us hold within us the legacy that Harvard University instilled from our very first venture into the Harvard Yard. The knowledge gained, the insight refined, and the collaboration shared with others continue to shape our lives and extend far beyond graduation. In gratitude and recognition of that enduring influence, The Moore Family Trust Foundation is proud to announce a $3 million endowment to Harvard University in 2021, furthering the pursuit of excellence, discovery, and education for generations to come.
Mayo Clinic Partnership
Patient Cented Care
The Moore Family Trust
Foundation remains steadfast in its support of The Mayo Clinic, advancing a wide range of initiatives that encompass novel clinical trials, fellowship programs, pioneering research development, and exceptional patient care.
Through this continued partnership, the Foundation reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovation and improving health outcomes for individuals and communities worldwide.
Humanity Is the Heart of It All
We stand together as people engaged in questions that matter. Our highest aspirations for the future rest on a shared commitment: that by harnessing the boundless potential of human ingenuity, together we can solve great challenges and bring light and truth to a world in need of both.
For Humanity is Yale’s most ambitious fundraising effort, guided by our mission to improve the world now and for future generations. We are making bold investments for the greatest impact, ensuring that our faculty and students have the support they need as they tackle the most critical challenges facing humankind
Dallas Museum of Art
The Moore Family Trust Foundation is pleased to announce an outright gift of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) to the Dallas Museum of Art in recognition and appreciation of the profound cultural presence it provides to the community and beyond. This significant contribution reflects the Foundation's enduring commitment to supporting the arts and preserving institutions that enrich lives through creativity, education, and cultural engagement. 2021
2021 Arts Endowment