Corcoran Family Foundation
The Corcoran Family Foundation is a private, independent 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Winnetka, Illinois. The foundation was established in 2009 and operates as a philanthropic organization supporting various charitable causes across the United States and internationally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$336K
+63.7% YoY
Grant Count
40
+48.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+10.5% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including education, human services, and nonprofit support. Grant awards typically range from $65 to $43,320, with most grants falling in the $8,000–$10,600 range.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and internationally, with particular concentration in:
- California
- Illinois
- Texas
- New York
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
- Tennessee
- Wisconsin
The foundation also supports organizations in major cities including Chicago, New York, and London.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available financial data:
- Total Assets: $4.2 million (2023)
- Annual Revenue: $83,860 (2023)
- Annual Expenses: $252,000 (2023)
- Total Giving: Approximately $205,000–$335,531 (varies by reporting year)
- Average Grant Size: $8,000–$10,600
- Median Grant Size: $9,500
- Number of Grants: Approximately 22–25 grants annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,149,277 | $4,218,153 | $4,385,825 |
| Revenue | $290,556 | $83,860 | $218,817 |
| Expenses | $359,432 | $251,532 | $287,146 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $335,531 | $205,015 | $258,550 |
| Net Investment Income | $268,178 | $152,820 | $197,365 |
| Distributable Amount | $244,866 | $232,398 | $227,288 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by:
- Gerald Corcoran – President and Secretary
- Maureen Corcoran – Vice President and Treasurer
Both individuals serve in their roles without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD CORCORAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN CORCORAN | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| GERALD CORCORAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN CORCORAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 523 Hoyt Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093
EIN: 26-1508742
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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