Cora Foundation Inc
Cora Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Buffalo, Wyoming. Its 2022 filing was marked as a final return and states that the foundation voluntarily dissolved, distributing all remaining assets through grants and contributions. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Cora Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cora Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 10 grants in 2022 (avg $226K), top state Michigan. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,262,200
- +1134.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $226,220
- +393.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $190,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (42% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cora Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The final filing listed an online application form and stated that awards were restricted to Christian-based organizations, with one award per year per ministry and a maximum of four years for long-term commitments. These instructions are from the foundation’s final filing and are not presented as current application opportunities.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the final filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the final filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Online At Wwwgrantinterfacecomcorac
Mailing address: 11 Fawn Dr, Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: (406) 586-2069
Website: https://www.corafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cora Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Love in the Name of Christ ($952K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (42%), Wyoming (28%), Tennessee (16%), Texas (8%), and Montana (3%). The listed grants also included a $50,000 award to United Theological Seminary in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cora Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1065% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2021) to $2.3M (2022). In 2022 it made 10 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love in the Name of Christ Jenison, MI | Support for Development of Love Inc Model Kenya | $526,200 |
| Love in the Name of Christ Jenison, MI | Various projects to build the capacity of organization to growth and support affiliates | $426,000 |
| Grace Fellowship Buffalo, WY | New Building Fund | $400,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TN | Support for Brazoria County, TX Isaiah 117 House | $315,000 |
| Grace Fellowship Buffalo, WY | Purchase Land for New Building | $230,000 |
| Mars Hill Productions Missouri City, TX | Support for PG Studio Project | $150,000 |
| Gallatin County Love Inc Bozeman, MT | Salary Support for Director of Community Growth | $75,000 |
| United Theological Seminary Dayton, OH | Support for the Innovation Center Project | $50,000 |
| Um Higher Education Foundation Nashville, TN | Bishop Bruce and Char Ough Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| Mars Hill Productions Missouri City, TX | General Operations Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-5,010 | $2,274,308 | $2,262,200 | 10 | $2,265,411 | $30,931 | $87,935 |
| 2021 | $2,414,517 | $422,687 | $187,279 | $183,201 | 4 | $184,704 | $116,307 | $101,500 |
| 2020 | $2,142,854 | $379,645 | $240,861 | $237,473 | 5 | — | $82,848 | $82,407 |
| 2019 | $1,931,255 | $341,557 | $200,460 | $194,140 | 3 | — | $60,966 | $80,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cora Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing lists Christian-based organizations as an award restriction. Its 2022 grants included support for organizational capacity, building and land purchases, media production, an endowment, and other projects.
Among the grantees, Love In the Name of Christ describes its mission as mobilizing churches across denominations to help people in need physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Isaiah 117 House describes its mission as providing physical and emotional support in a safe, loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. Mars Hill Productions says it uses media to draw people to Jesus Christ. Gallatin County Love INC describes its mission as mobilizing churches to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2022, CORA reported 10 grants totaling $2,262,200. Grant amounts ranged from $40,000 to $526,200, with a median of $190,000.
Notable grants included $526,200 and $426,000 to Love In the Name of Christ; $400,000 and $230,000 to Grace Fellowship in Buffalo, Wyoming; $315,000 to Isaiah 117 House; and $150,000 and $40,000 to Mars Hill Productions. The grants supported, respectively, development of the Love INC model in Kenya, capacity-building for Love INC, a new building and land purchase, support for an Isaiah 117 House in Brazoria County, Texas, and a studio project and general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Steven T Ough as president, Linda R Ough as secretary/treasurer, and Bruce R Ough as director.
Cora Foundation Inc is led by Steven T. Ough, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Steven T. Ough
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce R. Ough
Director
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda R. Ough
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cora Foundation Inc
How much does Cora Foundation Inc give each year?
Cora Foundation Inc gave $2.3M across 10 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $183K across 4 grants.
What is Cora Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cora Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $190,000, and its average grant was $226,220, across 10 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cora Foundation Inc give grants?
Cora Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (28%) and Tennessee (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jenison, MI (2 grants), Buffalo, WY (2 grants) and Missouri City, TX (2 grants).
Does Cora Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Cora Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cora Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cora Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Love in the Name of Christ ($952,200 across 2 grants), Grace Fellowship ($630,000 across 2 grants) and Isaiah 117 House ($315,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Cora Foundation Inc fund?
The filing lists Christian-based organizations as an award restriction. Its 2022 grants included support for organizational capacity, building and land purchases, media production, an endowment, and other projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cora Foundation Inc?
The final filing listed an online application form and stated that awards were restricted to Christian-based organizations, with one award per year per ministry and a maximum of four years for long-term commitments. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Cora Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Cora Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cora Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cora Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0528888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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