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Courage Sans Peur Foundation

Preselected recipients only Reno, Nevada · EIN 611437392

Courage Sans Peur Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $235,500 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $50,000. 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 $177,000 the year before.

58% 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
2022$204,87528$858,430
2023$177,00031$2.1 million
2024$235,50043$2.2 million

How to apply

Courage Sans Peur 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 Courage Sans Peur Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Nevada.

StateGrantsAmount
Nevada15$155,400
California18$65,600
District of Columbia3$7,000
Illinois2$3,900
New York4$3,100
Connecticut1$500

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 43 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Renown Health Foundation
Reno, NV
Health$50,000
The Eddy House
Reno, NV
General$50,000
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity
Monrovia, CA
General$15,000
Nevada Women's Fund
Reno, NV
General$10,000
Washoe Co Honorary Deputy Sheriff Assoc
Reno, NV
General$10,000
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV
General$6,200
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Sparks, NV
General$6,200
Casa of Orange County
Orange, CA
General$6,000
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Reno, NV
General$5,000
Elizabeth House
Pasadena, CA
General$5,000
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
Carlsbad, CA
Health$5,000
Greenline Housing Foundation
Pasadena, CA
General$5,000
Nourish la
Los Angeles, CA
General$5,000
Oceana Inc
Washington, DC
Environment$5,000
Rady Children's Health
San Diego, CA
Health$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank
Irvine, CA
General$5,000
The Children's Cabinet
Reno, NV
General$5,000
Casa of Orange County
Orange, CA
General$3,000
Olive Crest
Las Vegas, NV
General$3,000
Tahoe Fund
Tahoe City, NV
Environment$3,000
Unconditional Rescue
Laguna Beach, CA
General$3,000
The Northern Trust Company
Chicago, IL
General$2,900
Boosted Diplomas
Reno, NV
Education$2,500
Saint Marks School Altadena
Altadena, CA
Education$2,500
Sherman Library and Gardens
Corona del Mar, CA
General$1,500
Washoe Co Honorary Deputy Sheriff Assoc
Reno, NV
General$1,500
American Library Association
Chicago, IL
General$1,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Health$1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Reno, NV
General$1,000
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
Health$1,000
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
Health$1,000
Hero for Kids Foundation
Anaheim, CA
General$1,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Washington, DC
Health$1,000
Little Flower Catholic School
Reno, NV
General$1,000
Nevada Peer Support
Reno, NV
General$1,000
Orange Public Library Foundation
Orange, CA
General$1,000
Pen America
New York, NY
General$1,000
Second Harvest Food Bank
Irvine, CA
General$1,000
Girl Scout Troop 7554
Irvina, CA
General$600
Casa Teresa
Orange, CA
General$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Courage Sans Peur Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Courage Sans Peur Foundation give?

$235,500 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.

Who runs Courage Sans Peur Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stuart Yount (Director, President), Trisha Yount (Director, Secretary), Christopher Yount (Director, Treasurer, Cfo) and Geri Yount (Director, Vice President).

What does Courage Sans Peur Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, housing and homelessness and youth programs.

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