CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $104,200 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$104,200
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,908 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102,908 | 15 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $104,200 | 19 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA 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 CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $34,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $22,000 |
| New York | 5 | $19,700 |
| Illinois | 1 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | 685 Tauck Ritzau Innovative Philanthropy fund | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Versailles | to the exhibition of Guillaume Bresson at the Chteau de Versailles -to support the interpretation and flash mediation programme devised for public engagement and audience outreach | $14,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | To support research, gallery design work, acquisitions, public programmes, community outreach and/or audience engagement initiatives led by Curator Hillary Olcott in relation to the collections of Native American art in the de Young Museum, FAMSF | $10,000 |
| Tourism Cares Inc | Charitable Event | $6,500 |
| Tourism Cares Inc | Panama Impact Project #4 | $6,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre Inc | Charitable Event | $5,500 |
| Tourism Cares Inc | Panama Impact Fund | $5,500 |
| Cambridge in America | For Fitzwilliam Museum | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Art Space Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc | World Monuments Fund PERU | $5,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Tourism Cares Inc | Chairmans Challenge | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst LTD | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Friends of the Musee Dorsay | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Peoples Action for Clean Energy Inc | NorthEast Electric Vehicle Summit (NEEVS) | $2,500 |
| American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Westport Historical Society Inc | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Silver Art Projects Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Rural America Initiatives | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Colleen Ritzau Leth
- Robin Tauck
Questions people ask
Does CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA Foundation give?
$104,200 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Colleen Ritzau Leth (Dir, VP, Sec) and Robin Tauck (Dir, Pres).
What does CORA Ventures Foundation aka CORA Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.