Courtenay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Courtenay Foundation is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,100 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $7,000. 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$68,100
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,900
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $68,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $64,000 | 20 | $935,719 |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 21 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $68,100 | 21 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Courtenay 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 Courtenay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 12 | $44,100 |
| New York | 2 | $12,400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,200 |
| California | 1 | $1,300 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West End School | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Fair | Unrestricted | $6,600 |
| The Healing Place | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Unrestricted | $5,800 |
| The Center for Women and Families | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Home of the Innocents | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hosparus Inc | Unrestricted | $4,700 |
| The Leadership Institute | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Indiana | Unrestricted | $4,200 |
| YMCA of Greater Louisville | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Metro United Way | Unrestricted | $2,900 |
| Gilda's Club Louisville | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Morton Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fund for the Arts | Unrestricted | $1,900 |
| The Library Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| Hoover Institution | Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Brooks School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Centre College | Unrestricted | $500 |
| South Kent School | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Camp Pasquaney | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Onaway Camp Trust | Unrestricted | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Edith Courtenay Green
- Watson Courtenay
Questions people ask
Does Courtenay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Courtenay Foundation give?
$68,100 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.
Who runs Courtenay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edith Courtenay Green (Trustee) and Watson Courtenay (Trustee).
What does Courtenay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.