Couri Family Foundation
Couri Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Evanston, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $32K.
Couri Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Couri Family Foundation gave $32K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $32,000
- -62.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,556
- -71.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Couri Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was One World Surgery ($10K). Together the top 9 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 34 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $117K (2020). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One World Surgery Deerfield, IL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | President's Circle | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois Chicago, IL | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Saint Athanasius Evanston, IL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Chicago, IL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit HS Chicago, IL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| The Jesuits Washington DC, DC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Hyde Park Day School Northfield, IL | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | — | — | $34,173 | $32,000 | 9 | $32,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | $34,173 | $7 | $86,128 | $86,000 | 7 | $86,000 | $7 | — |
| 2020 | $121,294 | $225,002 | $116,712 | $116,670 | 18 | — | — | $25 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Couri Family Foundation is led by Bradford B. Couri, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Bradford B. Couri
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana M. Couri
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip A. Couri
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Couri Family Foundation
How much does Couri Family Foundation give each year?
Couri Family Foundation gave $32K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $86K across 7 grants.
What is Couri Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Couri Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,556, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Couri Family Foundation give grants?
Couri Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Couri Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Couri Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Couri Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Couri Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include One World Surgery ($10,000), University of Notre Dame ($10,000) and Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois ($3,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Couri Family Foundation's EIN?
Couri Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0825487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020–2022
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