Couch Family FOUNDATION(25
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida and the remainder to recipients in North Carolina.
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 at a glance
In short: Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 gave $420K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $419,500
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,239
- -22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,312,628
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Couch Family FOUNDATION(25
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (407) 237-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 85 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 13% to recipients in North Carolina. Listed Florida recipients include organizations in Tampa, Lakeland, and Beverly Hills. Listed North Carolina recipients include organizations in Blowing Rock, Winston-Salem, and Boone.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 gives
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 217% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $471K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $420K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation Tampa, FL | General Operating | $250,000 |
| Think Big for Kids Inc Lakeland, FL | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Beverly Hills, FL | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Jesuit High School Tampa, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Straz Center for the Performing Arts Tampa, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Village Foundation Blowing Rock Blowing Rock, NC | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough Tampa, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of Riverwalk Tampa, FL | General Operating | $5,500 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,312,628 | $433,828 | $466,111 | $419,500 | 23 | $430,569 | $400,741 | $431,655 |
| 2023 | $4,351,558 | $252,529 | $555,033 | $470,500 | 20 | $480,781 | $181,318 | $473,852 |
| 2022 | $4,566,788 | $206,719 | $300,215 | $248,500 | 21 | $259,525 | $170,492 | $387,542 |
| 2021 | $4,661,421 | $288,943 | $181,532 | $132,225 | 19 | $143,631 | $252,962 | $390,103 |
| 2020 | $4,468,308 | $288,416 | $154,068 | $110,000 | 2 | — | $142,141 | $337,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 reported a distributable amount of $432K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cancer care, youth career readiness, homelessness services, food access, local agriculture, clean water and sanitation, and environmental and cultural conservation. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Think Big for Kids describes its mission as helping middle and high school students access career opportunities, mentorship, and job-readiness training. Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture describes its work as supporting local food producers and markets, while MountainTrue says it champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities across the Southern Blue Ridge.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $419,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $250,000 to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation for general operating support. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Think Big for Kids, $20,000 to Metropolitan Ministries, and $15,000 to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. The listed grants of $10,000 or more were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martha Couch as president, Theodore J Couch Sr as vice president, and Theodore J Couch Jr as director/secretary.
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 is led by Martha Couch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha Couch
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore J. Couch Jr.
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore J. Couch Sr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Couch Family FOUNDATION(25
How much does Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 give each year?
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 gave $420K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $471K across 20 grants.
What is Couch Family FOUNDATION(25's typical grant size?
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,239, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 give grants?
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (9 grants), Boone, NC (4 grants) and Blowing Rock, NC (2 grants).
Does Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Couch Family FOUNDATION(25's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Couch Family FOUNDATION(25's largest grantees?
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25's largest 2024 grantees include Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation ($250,000), Think Big for Kids Inc ($25,000) and Metropolitan Ministries ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Couch Family FOUNDATION(25?
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $431K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $432K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as cancer care, youth career readiness, homelessness services, food access, local agriculture, clean water and sanitation, and environmental and cultural conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Couch Family FOUNDATION(25?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Couch Family FOUNDATION(25's EIN?
Couch Family FOUNDATION(25's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2926563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Couch Family FOUNDATION(25 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/couch-family-foundation-25-morg_e91f3f27210f4f079c8358e6e92e7cf8
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