Courage Fund
Preselected recipients only
Courage Fund is a private foundation in Sublimity, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,803 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $819 and the largest $2,409. 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$14,803
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$819
- Largest grant$2,409
- Assets$10,372
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19,766 the year before.
10% 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 | $6,490 | 7 | $12,591 |
| 2023 | $19,766 | 15 | $5,045 |
| 2024 | $14,803 | 17 | $10,372 |
How to apply
Courage Fund 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 Courage Fund funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Momo's Montessori Academy | Educational | $2,409 |
| Individual | Educational/opportunities | $1,879 |
| University of Accra | Educational | $1,572 |
| Integrity Academy | Educational | $1,245 |
| Fashion Technical Institute | Educational | $1,036 |
| Hope Valley Academy | Educational | $967 |
| Maame Amponsah Memorial Academy | Educational | $948 |
| Individual | Educational/opportunities | $847 |
| Individual | Educational/opportunities | $819 |
| Akwatta Technical Institute | Educational | $623 |
| Individual | Educational/opportunities | $546 |
| Individual | Educational/opportunities | $528 |
| Kaaf University College | Educational | $517 |
| Western Hills School of Nursing | Educational | $324 |
| Individual | Educational/opportunities | $295 |
| Volta Technical Institute | Educational | $185 |
| Individual | Educational/opportunities | $63 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Minten
- Megan Reink
- Doug Highberger
- Alex Peters
- Mackenzie Minten
Questions people ask
Does Courage Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Courage Fund give?
$14,803 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $819.
Who runs Courage Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimberly Minten (President), Megan Reink (Secretary/Treas), Doug Highberger (Director) and Alex Peters (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Courage Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.