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The Corley Foundation

Preselected recipients only Newport Beach, California · EIN 261635878

The Corley Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,750 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $26,000 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$26,0005$503,530
2024$59,7505$466,800

How to apply

The Corley 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Corley Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$39,750
Texas1$20,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
International Intra-Ocular Implant
Houston, TX
To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge between master surgeons and industry leaders from around the global dedicated to the art and sciences of lens implantation.$20,000
Glaucoma Research Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Finding a cure for glaucoma.$15,000
Chisomo Idea
San Diego, CA
To connect the global family in practices of faith, human development, and activism within africa's most at-risk communities.$10,000
Santa Ana Country Club Scholarship
Santa Ana, CA
To provide higher education scholarships to santa ana country club employees or their children who meet criteria for academic accomplishment, amibition, and need.$10,000
Forum for Corporate Directors Orang
Redondo Beach, CA
To address current busness topics through revlevant programs, interaction with recognized experts, and thought leadership offering practical insights.$4,750

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Corley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Corley Foundation give?

$59,750 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Corley Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jesse A Corley (Director), Debra C Corley (Director), Erica M Corley (Director) and Davis A Corley (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Corley Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly science and research and international.

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