Corcoran Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Corcoran Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $335,531 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $43,320. 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$335,531
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$43,320
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $205,015 the year before.
53% 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 | $205,015 | 27 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $335,531 | 40 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Corcoran 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.
What Corcoran Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $10,054 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $241,128 |
| California | 4 | $27,281 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,288 |
| Nevada | 1 | $12,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $4,030 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misericordia | Charitable | $43,320 |
| Loyola Academy | Educational | $26,150 |
| Punta Mita Hospital Foundation | Healthcare | $25,250 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Educational | $25,000 |
| St Joan or Arc School | Educational | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Evanston Township High School | Athletics | $20,363 |
| John O'Brien Family Foundation | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Queen of All Saints | Religious | $15,500 |
| Blueprint Sports | Athletics | $12,000 |
| Henry Schueler 41&9 Foundation | Healthcare | $11,126 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | Civic | $10,288 |
| Frankie V Polletta Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Ravinia | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Punta Mita Foundation | Charitable | $8,494 |
| American Heart Association | Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Givebutter | Charitable | $4,030 |
| Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame | Charitable | $3,000 |
| NDS Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bandwith Chicago | Charitable | $1,049 |
| Meta Paypal Gicing Fund (PPGF) | Charitable | $1,021 |
| Fia Future for Kids | Charitable | $1,010 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Educational | $1,000 |
| Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association DBA Canal Shores | Civic | $1,000 |
| Greater Organization for TH Eless Fortunate | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chicago Sun Times Foundation | Charitable | $650 |
| The Givegain Foundation | Charitable | $550 |
| Maryville Foundation | Charitable | $515 |
| Movember Foundation | Charitable | $510 |
| Arlington Heights Historical Society & Mueseum | Charitable | $500 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Civic | $500 |
| Ever Loved | Charitable | $500 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Healthcare | $500 |
| JPB Foundation | Civic | $250 |
| Pat Mack's Pack | Charitable | $250 |
| The Record North Shore | Charitable | $205 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Corcoran
- Maureen Corcoran
Questions people ask
Does Corcoran Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Corcoran Family Foundation give?
$335,531 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Corcoran Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald Corcoran (President) and Maureen Corcoran (Vice-President).
What does Corcoran Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.