Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 32-6080125

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $166K.

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational at a glance

In short: Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational gave $48K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$48,000
+0.0% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
3
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$16,000
+0.0% vs 2025
Median grant
$16,000
Total assets
$1,281,273
+14.2% vs 2025
Primary geography
Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

William Jewell College: $16KWilliam Jewell College$16KPark University: $16KPark University$16K

The largest 2026 recipient was William Jewell College ($16K). Together the top 2 received $32K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($16,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

States

Cities

LibertyParkvilleKansas City

How Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational gives

  • Giving grew 20% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$20K$40K$60K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024 3 grants2025 3 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $58K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $48K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
William Jewell College Liberty, MOUnrestricted General$16,000
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$16,000
Park University Parkville, MOUnrestricted General$16,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$1,281,273$181,045$83,592$48,0003$65,653$165,792$72,580
2025$1,121,508$108,399$81,352$48,0003$66,436$93,182$66,725
2024$1,104,295$43,886$78,727$50,0002$65,898$25,047$62,403
2023$1,117,892$-16,422$68,293$40,0002$48,384$12,520$58,404
2022$1,169,885$228,374$99,890$58,0002$84,631$212,757$66,000
2021$1,185,294$89,837$70,361$48,0001—$76,797$65,661
2020$1,023,883$74,380$33,795$16,0001—$66,327$54,710

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Bank Of America

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    $20K (2022) → $21K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Bank of America — Trustee: $21KBank of AmericaTrustee$21K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $21K, to Bank of America (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational

How much does Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational give each year?

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational gave $48K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $48K across 3 grants.

What is Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational's typical grant size?

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational's median grant in 2026 was $16,000, and its average grant was $16,000, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational give grants?

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational?

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (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 is Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational's EIN?

Herbert W & Dorothy E Courtney Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6080125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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