Private foundation · EIN 56-1781568 · Burlington, North Carolina

Maurice J Koury 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: 9 grants paid, $845K total, median $25K. 78% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$845K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NC
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Educational Foundation IncChapel Hill, NCTo fund scholarships and the media and communications center.$470K
Blessed Sacrament ChurchBurlington, NCTo support the operations of the church.$100K
Blessed Sacrament SchoolBurlington, NCTo support scholarships and the operations of the school.$100K
Nc Hall of FameChapel Hill, NCTo support the general fund$100K
American Cancer SocietyPewaukee, WITo support patient services.$25K
Oakwood UniversityHuntsville, ALTo support student scholarships.$20K
Elon UniversityElon, NCTo support the general scholarship fund and the truitt center for spiritual life.$15K
Salvation Army of Alamance CountyBurlington, NCTo support the general fund$10K
Christmas Cheer of Alamance CountyBurlington, NCTo support the general fund$5,000

By state: North Carolina 7 · Wisconsin 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Burlington, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Maurice J Koury 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 Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $845K across 9 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (7 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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