The Corley Foundation
The Corley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $520K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $60K.
The Corley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Corley Foundation gave $60K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,750
- +129.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,950
- +129.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $520,247
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Corley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Intra-Ocular Implant ($20K). Together the top 5 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Corley Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 295% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $135K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Intra-Ocular Implant Houston, TX | To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge between master surgeons and industry leaders from around the global dedicated to the art and sciences of lens implantation. | $20,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | Finding a Cure for Glaucoma. | $15,000 |
| Chisomo Idea San Diego, CA | To connect the global family in practices of faith, human development, and activism within africa's most at-risk communities. | $10,000 |
| Santa Ana Country Club Scholarship Santa Ana, CA | To provide higher education scholarships to santa ana country club employees or their children who meet criteria for academic accomplishment, amibition, and need. | $10,000 |
| Forum for Corporate Directors Orang Redondo Beach, CA | To address current busness topics through revlevant programs, interaction with recognized experts, and thought leadership offering practical insights. | $4,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $520,247 | $21,319 | $67,753 | $59,750 | 5 | $67,753 | $22,990 |
| 2023 | $566,677 | $17,439 | $32,728 | $26,000 | 5 | $32,728 | $24,799 |
| 2022 | $581,966 | $20,351 | $142,867 | $135,013 | 6 | $142,867 | $25,252 |
| 2021 | $704,482 | $18,015 | $87,089 | $76,150 | 6 | $87,089 | $35,327 |
| 2020 | $773,556 | $-11,475 | $35,359 | $27,500 | 3 | — | $36,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Corley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Corley Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Davis A. Corley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra C. Corley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Drew D. Corley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erica M. Corley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jesse A. Corley
Director
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 The Corley Foundation
How much does The Corley Foundation give each year?
The Corley Foundation gave $60K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 5 grants.
What is The Corley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Corley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,950, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Corley Foundation give grants?
The Corley Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (33%).
Does The Corley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Corley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Corley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Corley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Intra-Ocular Implant ($20,000), Glaucoma Research Foundation ($15,000) and Chisomo Idea ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Corley Foundation?
The Corley Foundation reported $520K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Corley Foundation's EIN?
The Corley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1635878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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