Courageous Corazon FD
Courageous Corazon FD is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $35K.
Courageous Corazon FD at a glance
In short: Courageous Corazon FD gave $35K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,009
- +89.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,835
- +121.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,505
- Primary geography
- Nevada (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Courageous Corazon FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Truckee Meadows Community College ($20K). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Courageous Corazon FD gives
- Giving grew 146% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV | Donation | $20,000 |
| University Of Nevada Reno 501C(3) Reno, NV | Donation | $11,000 |
| Nevada Women's Fund Reno, NV | Donation to assist Nevada Women's Fund with their mission. | $2,009 |
| University of Nevada Reno La Promesa Reno, NV | Donation | $1,000 |
| Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $500 |
| Mariposa Academy Reno, NV | Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,500 | $35,009 | $35,009 | 6 | $35,009 |
| 2024 | $23,450 | $19,259 | $18,485 | 7 | $18,485 |
| 2023 | $7,597 | $7,852 | $7,105 | 3 | $7,105 |
| 2022 | $15,000 | $14,989 | $14,244 | 2 | $14,244 |
| 2021 | $8,300 | $8,297 | $7,500 | 1 | $7,500 |
| 2020 | $7,500 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $2,000 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Courageous Corazon FD is led by Maria Avalos, President on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Avalos
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Avalos Real Estate LLC (2019–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Courageous Corazon FD
How much does Courageous Corazon FD give each year?
Courageous Corazon FD gave $35K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 7 grants.
What is Courageous Corazon FD's typical grant size?
Courageous Corazon FD's median grant in 2025 was $1,505, and its average grant was $5,835, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Courageous Corazon FD give grants?
Courageous Corazon FD gives mostly in Nevada: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (5 grants).
Does Courageous Corazon FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Courageous Corazon FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Courageous Corazon FD's largest grantees?
Courageous Corazon FD's largest 2025 grantees include Truckee Meadows Community College ($20,000), University Of Nevada Reno 501C(3) ($11,000) and Nevada Women's Fund ($2,009), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is Courageous Corazon FD?
Courageous Corazon FD is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Reno, NV.
What is Courageous Corazon FD's EIN?
Courageous Corazon FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3265919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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