Corymore Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Corymore Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $403,750 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $37,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$403,750
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $108,250 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $85,000 | 40 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $108,250 | 51 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $403,750 | 56 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Corymore Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Corymore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $349,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 10 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,250 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $750 |
| Ohio | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels West | Charitable | $37,000 |
| The Midnight Mission | Charitable | $36,500 |
| Lhasa Happy Homes | Charitable | $35,750 |
| Lange Foundation | Charitable | $35,250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Blackburn Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| La Goal | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Shadow's Fund Incorporated | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Charitable | $35,000 |
| K-9 Placement and Assistance League Inc | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Dobies and Little Paws Rescue | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Dumontucla Development Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Charitable | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Charitable | $1,750 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Charitable | $1,250 |
| ASPCA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Broadway Cares | Charitable | $1,250 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Project Angel Food | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Smile Train | Charitable | $1,250 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $1,250 |
| American Theatre Wing | Charitable | $1,000 |
| ALS Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Feed the Children | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Spcala | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Humane Society of the US | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | Charitable | $750 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Charitable | $750 |
| PBS Socal | Charitable | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony Shaw
- Deirdre Battarra
- Chuck Baren
Questions people ask
Does Corymore Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Corymore Foundation give?
$403,750 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Corymore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anthony Shaw (President), Deirdre Battarra (Vice President) and Chuck Baren (Cfo).
What does Corymore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and food and hunger.