The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation
The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Martin, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including water relief, religious services, community centers, foster care, and disaster relief.
Key facts about The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation
In short: The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), top state Tennessee. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 45-3821338
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,293,735
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $68,091
- Median grant
- $40,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+10.0% YoY
Grant Count
19
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+4.2% YoY
Is The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Turning Point for God says its mission is to broadcast the Gospel of Jesus Christ through television, radio, internet, recorded, and written formats. In Touch Ministries says it aims to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen the local church. Lutheran Child and Family Services describes its work as engaging and empowering families and communities with love, compassion, faith, and support. Family Hope says it connects isolated families with supportive relationships, temporary child hosting, and guidance for parents.
Other supported organizations describe work in youth development, children’s relief and development, and food distribution. Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles Harbor says it helps young people reach their potential through programs and services in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring place. Save the Children Federation says it seeks immediate and lasting change in children’s lives. Hancock County Food Pantry says it secures and distributes food to people in need to alleviate hunger in Indiana.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $1,293,735. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $433,333, with a median of $40,000. Among the largest were $433,333 to Charity Water for water relief and $274,010 to Magnify Collective for a community center. Other large grants included $100,000 to Your Move Collective Inc. for a religious organization; $60,000 each to Fletcher Place Community for a community center and St Catherine Church for a religious organization; and $50,000 each to Boys and Girls Club for a community center, In Touch Ministries for a religious organization, and Turning Point for God for a religious organization.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants listed recipients in Tennessee, California, Indiana, Georgia, and Connecticut, among other locations. By recipient state, 33% of grant dollars went to Tennessee, 13% to California, 12% each to Indiana and Georgia, and 22% to a state not identified in the available breakdown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2023) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charity Water ($433K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 126 (66%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Water Franklin, TN | Water Relief | $433,333 |
| Magnify Collective | Community Center | $274,010 |
| Your Move Collective Inc Alpharetta, GA | Religious Organization | $100,000 |
| Fletcher Place Community Indianapolis, IN | Community Center | $60,000 |
| St Catherine Church Morgan Hill, CA | Religious Organization | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Milpitas, CA | Community Center | $50,000 |
| In Touch Ministries Atlanta, GA | Religious Organization | $50,000 |
| Turning Point for God San Diego, CA | Religious Organization | $50,000 |
| Family Hope Inc Madison, CT | Foster Care System | $40,000 |
| Lutheran Child and Family Services Indianapolis, IN | Community Center | $40,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,293,735 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,176,507 | 18 |
| 2022 | $1,282,329 | 20 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregg Couch as president, Jennings Couch as vice president, Sommer Couch as secretary, and Angela Ahrendts-Couch as treasurer.
The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation is led by Gregg Couch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregg Couch
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Ahrendts-Couch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennings Couch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sommer Couch
Secretary
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 915 W San Martin Ave, San Martin, CA 95046
Phone: (302) 295-4959
Frequently asked questions about The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation
How much does The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation give each year?
The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 18 grants.
What is The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $68,091, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation that year got $69K on average.
Where does The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation give grants?
The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were California (13%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Greenfield, IN (2 grants).
Does The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Center" (5 grants) and "Religious Organization" (5 grants).
Who are The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charity Water ($433,333), Magnify Collective ($274,010) and Your Move Collective Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Turning Point for God says its mission is to broadcast the Gospel of Jesus Christ through television, radio, internet, recorded, and written formats. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3821338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ahrendts-Couch Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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