Elisabeth Luce Moore

Elisabeth Luce Moore (April 4, 1903 – February 9, 2002) was an American philanthropist, educator, and volunteer.

Early life and education Elisabeth Middleton Luce was born on April 4, 1903, in Teng Chou, China to Presbyterian Board missionaries who were there to establish a Christian college. She is the sister of Henry R. Luce, founder of Time magazine.

Career Early in her career, Moore worked as editor and writer for her brother's periodicals.

Moore served for 63 years on the board of the Henry Luce Foundation, which finances projects in Asian affairs; she retired from her position in 1999.

Personal life Moore married Maurice T. Moore in 1926; they had two sons, Thompson and Michael.

Elisabeth Luce Moore Leadership Program for Chinese Women This namesake program was created by the Institute of International Education to train Chinese women in community-based non-profit organizations.

Elisabeth Luce Moore '24 Fund for the Study of World Religions Moore established this fund, which maintains fellowship grants for Wellesley students, in 1988.

Honors Moore holds honorary degrees from Columbia University, Duke University, Princeton University, Trinity University, the State University of New York, Claremont Graduate Center, Wellesley College, Hamilton College, Adelphi College, Western College, and Silliman University in the Philippines.

She has also received numerous awards for her work, among them the Elisabeth Blackwell Medal from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, the National Institute of Social Sciences Medal, the Reader's Digest Award, and the Order of the Brilliant Star from the People's Republic of China.