Private foundation · EIN 20-0443049 · Burlington, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ernest a Koury Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $149K total, median $5,000. 95% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$149K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nc Marine & Estuary FoundationRaleigh, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$25K
Nc State Veterinary Medical FoundationRaleigh, NCEducation and to fund scholarships.$25K
Western Alamance Athletic BoostersElon, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$20K
Elon UniversityElon, NCEducation and to fund scholarships.$15K
Burlington Christian AcademyBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$10K
Salvation ArmyBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$10K
Alamance Community YMCABurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$5,000
Christmas Cheer of Alamance CountyBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$5,000
Freedom Christian AcademyBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$5,000
Pet Adoption & Welfare SocietyBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$5,000
Shallow Ford Christian ChurchElon, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$5,000
The Burlington SchoolBurlington, NCEducation.$5,000
Alamance County Silent Witness Program CrimestoppersBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$3,500
Alamance County Meals on WheelsBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$2,500
Positive Attitude Youth CenterBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$2,500
Residential Treatment ServicesBurlington, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$2,500
Alamance Community College FoundationGraham, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$1,000
Expand the OutreachGreensboro, NCTo aid in organization's programs.$1,000
The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCTo aid in organization's programs.$1,000

By state: North Carolina 18 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Ernest a Koury Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, North Carolina, administered in care of Richard J Tuggle, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ernest a Koury Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ernest a Koury Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $149K across 19 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ernest a Koury Family Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (18 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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