We’re so glad that over 170 of our friends and partners were able to join us at our second biennial meeting and luncheon!  Our Board and staff were excited to share more about the work the Foundation and its partners have been doing, as well as some of what we have planned for the future.  For those who couldn’t make it, below are some event highlights.

To date, Moses Taylor Foundation has awarded almost $10 million to 90 different organizations throughout Northeast Pennsylvania!  Looking back over the past two years, here's what was accomplished: Announced the Foundation’s strategic initiatives for 2019 - 2023 Conducted an applicant and grantee perception survey in partnership with The Center for Effective Philanthropy Sponsored a Healthy Workplace mini grant opportunity, followed by a year of news and events aimed at making happier, healthier workplaces  Nominated five organizations for Listen for Good grants, in partnership with the Fund for Shared Insight

Click on the image to download a copy of our biennial report.

Evaluation is most powerful when used as a learning tool for your organization rather than just a reporting mechanism and compliance activity for funders. In his luncheon keynote, Michael Q. Patton explained the importance of evaluation and its utilization in organizational leadership.    Click here to download his presentation, and here for additional reading about Embedding Results-oriented Thinking in Organizational Culture.

Click here to see photos from the meeting. 

About Moses Taylor Foundation: Moses Taylor Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to building healthy communities and providing opportunities for people in Northeast Pennsylvania, especially the most vulnerable, to lead healthier lives. The Foundation was endowed in 2012 with the net proceeds from the sale of the Moses Taylor Health Care System to Community Health Systems of Franklin, Tennessee. Information on the work of Moses Taylor Foundation is available on the Foundation's website: www.mosestaylorfoundation.org. ‌