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The McCourt Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Santa Barbara, California · EIN 612256707

The McCourt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,850 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

The McCourt Family 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 McCourt Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$5,850

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara, CA
To support charitable organization functions$1,800
Montecito Trails Foundation
Montecito, CA
To support charitable organization functions$1,000
Santa Barbara Wellness Center
Santa Barbara, CA
To support charitable organization functions$1,000
Individual
CA
To support charitable organization functions$1,000
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
Santa Barbara, CA
To support charitable organization functions$1,000
Catholic Charities
Santa Barbara, CA
To support charitable organization functions$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The McCourt Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The McCourt Family Foundation give?

$5,850 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The McCourt Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael McCourt (President & CEO), Jean McCourt (Treasurer) and Michael McCourt Jr (Secretary).

What does The McCourt Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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