Courage Foundation
Courage Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $694K in total assets.
Courage Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $693,744
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Courage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $148K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Brashov Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $14,025 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $693,744 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $693,744 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $693,744 | — | $14,190 | $14,025 | 1 |
| 2021 | $707,934 | $2,500 | $27,996 | $27,856 | 9 |
| 2020 | $733,430 | $100,600 | $147,750 | $147,750 | 25 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Courage Foundation is led by Lazar Sofer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lazar Sofer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Courage Foundation
How large is Courage Foundation?
Courage Foundation reported $694K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Courage Foundation operate?
Courage Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is Courage Foundation's EIN?
Courage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3746744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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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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