Our Direction for the Future

Foundation Update

Moses Taylor Foundation has officially closed out our 2019-2023 Strategic Plan and set our direction for the future. Beginning last fall, our team spent time reflecting on and learning from the past five years of successes, course corrections, and insights. These outcomes are summarized into a brief 2019-2023 Strategic Plan Executive Summary.

During and after the internal review, our board and team assessed the Foundation’s existing priorities, analyzed external data, and considered feedback from community partners in determining our path forward. Through this process, we reaffirmed our core mission of improving the health of people in Northeastern Pennsylvania and our desire to continue working in the established 11-county region with a primary commitment to Lackawanna and the immediately surrounding counties.

Moving forward, our four Focus Areas include:

Health Care Access and Quality

GOAL
Individuals in Northeastern Pennsylvania have equitable access to high-quality health care services

STRATEGIES

Invest in organizations that create, improve, or increase access to high-quality primary care, oral health, and mental health services
Support innovations that build and strengthen a skilled and committed health care workforce
Seek innovative, evidence-based solutions to address current mental health needs

Older Adult Health

GOAL
Older adults in Northeastern Pennsylvania have access to high-quality, age-friendly care and other health supports tailored to meet their needs

STRATEGIES

Continue to support the Collaborative led by the United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties in their operation of a coordinated system to reduce isolation among older adults
Identify and invest in innovative programming that strengthens social connections and access to health care services for older adults

School-Based Health

GOAL
Schools in Northeastern Pennsylvania have the supports necessary to maximize their potential as a setting to improve the health of children

STRATEGIES

Advance and amplify the work of school nurses through advocacy, connections, professional development, and staffing and funding innovations
Identify and invest in services that improve physical and mental health for school-aged children

Nonprofit Effectiveness

GOAL
Nonprofit organizations in Northeastern Pennsylvania are effective, resilient, and well-resourced

STRATEGIES

Partner with organizations that provide community-wide learning opportunities and resources
Fund one-time investments in health-related organizations to enhance long-term sustainability

Changes and Expansions to Funding

Rolling Grants

Rolling Grants are available for projects less than $40,000 and can be accessed at any time throughout the year.

Open Cycle Grants

Open Cycle Grants are for larger projects, some of which may be considered for up to three years of funding. These grants have specific deadlines during the 2024-2025 fiscal year: October 7, 2024; March 31, 2025; and June 23, 2025.

Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals is an additional cycle that will be focused on a specific health-related topic. More information on the scope and process will be released in the fall with an anticipated application deadline in January 2025.

Regardless of the grant type, the process always begins with a conversation between the nonprofit organization and a Foundation Program Officer.

In the coming weeks, we will update our website to reflect these changes and provide more comprehensive information. Meanwhile, if you have any questions or want to discuss our updated strategic direction in more detail, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to working together as we strive to provide opportunities for people in Northeastern Pennsylvania to lead healthy lives.