Private foundation · EIN 26-1508742 · Winnetka, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Corcoran Family Foundation

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: 40 grants paid, $336K total, median $2,750. 65% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$336K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in IL
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
MisericordiaChicago, ILCharitable$43K
Loyola AcademyWilmette, ILEducational$26K
Punta Mita Hospital FoundationBeverly Hills, CAHealthcare$25K
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, ILEducational$25K
St Joan Or Arc SchoolEvanston, ILEducational$25K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNHealthcare$25K
Evanston Township High SchoolEvanston, ILAthletics$20K
John O'Brien Family FoundationSkokie, ILHealthcare$20K
Queen of All SaintsChicago, ILReligious$16K
Blueprint SportsLas Vegas, NVAthletics$12K
Henry Schueler 41&9 FoundationChicago, ILHealthcare$11K
El Paso Community FoundationEl Paso, TXCivic$10K
Frankie V Polletta FoundationAlgonquin, ILCharitable$10K
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) ChicagoChicago, ILHealthcare$10K
RaviniaHighland Park, ILCharitable$10K
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILHealthcare$10K
Punta Mita FoundationMXCharitable$8,494
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXHealthcare$5,000
GivebutterWilmington, DECharitable$4,030
Chicagoland Sports Hall of FameChicago, ILCharitable$3,000
Nds FoundationOak Brook, ILCharitable$2,500
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILCharitable$1,500
Bandwith ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable$1,049
Meta Paypal Gicing Fund (ppgf)Menlo Park, CACharitable$1,021
Fia Future for KidsLondon, UKCharitable$1,010
Big Shoulders FundChicago, ILEducational$1,000
Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association Dba Canal ShoresEvanston, ILCivic$1,000
Greater Organization for Th Eless FortunateGolf, ILCharitable$1,000
Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, ILCharitable$1,000
Chicago Sun Times FoundationChicago, ILCharitable$650
The Givegain FoundationSZCharitable$550
Maryville FoundationDes Plaines, ILCharitable$515
Movember FoundationSanta Monica, CACharitable$510
Arlington Heights Historical Society & MueseumArlingotn Heights, ILCharitable$500
Evans Scholarship FoundationGolf, ILCivic$500
Ever LovedSan Francsico, CACharitable$500
Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationNorwalk, CTHealthcare$500
Jpb FoundationNew York, NYCivic$250
Pat Mack's PackChicago, ILCharitable$250
The Record North ShoreWilmette, ILCharitable$205

By state: Illinois 26 · California 4 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 2 · Nevada 1 · INTL 3

About this foundation

Corcoran Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Winnetka, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Corcoran Family Foundation 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 Corcoran Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $336K across 40 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Corcoran Family Foundation give?

Illinois (26 grants), California (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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