Corio Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Corio Foundation is a private foundation in Los Ranchos, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $850,000. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$97.2 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 17 | $63.2 million |
| 2023 | $3.1 million | 17 | $81.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 18 | $97.2 million |
How to apply
Corio 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 Corio Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 10 | $1.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $850,000 |
| California | 2 | $500,000 |
| New York | 2 | $300,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuturing Minds of Africa | General operations | $850,000 |
| Menaul School | General operations | $525,300 |
| Bosque School | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $250,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General operations | $250,000 |
| Earth Justice | General operations | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operations | $250,000 |
| United Way of North Central NM | General operations | $100,000 |
| Saranam | General operations | $100,000 |
| Animal Humane Association of NM | General operations | $100,000 |
| Watermelon Mountain Ranch | General operations | $50,000 |
| Coalition for Rainforest Nations | General operations | $50,000 |
| Heifer International | General operations | $50,000 |
| Barrett Foundation Inc | General operations | $50,000 |
| Unm Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| El Ranchitos de Los Ninos | General operations | $50,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | General operations | $50,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald P Corio
- Michael P Corio
- Katherine G Corio
- Phliip G Corio
Questions people ask
Does Corio Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Corio Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Corio Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald P Corio (President), Michael P Corio (Vice Pres.), Katherine G Corio (Secretary) and Phliip G Corio (Treasurer).
What does Corio Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.