The Cory Foundation Inc
The Cory Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships for eligible students.
The Cory Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Cory Foundation Inc gave $115K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Kentucky. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,500
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,247,488
- +16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cory Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Scholarship applications require supporting documentation and must be received by the deadline. The filing says the application was attached to the 2011 return; it does not specify a process or materials for organizational grant requests. Awards are made to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Scholarships are for eligible Brown School and DuPont Manual High School students attending accredited undergraduate institutions with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship applications must be received by May 1.
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications must be received by May 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Stauble
Mailing address: C/O The Cory Foundation 4020, Sweeney Ln, Louisville, KY 40299
Phone: (502) 681-0519
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cory Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gilda's Club Louisville ($20K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Kentucky. The listed 2024 recipients are in Louisville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cory Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $135K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilda's Club Louisville Louisville, KY | Youth Program | $20,000 |
| Home of the Innocents Louisville, KY | Pathways Home | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | Teen Engagement | $10,000 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House Louisville, KY | Academic Recovery Program | $10,000 |
| Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation Louisville, KY | Assistive Technology | $10,000 |
| Louisville Fencing Center Louisville, KY | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Louisville Youth Orchestra Louisville, KY | Scholarship Program | $10,000 |
| Portland Museum Louisville, KY | Ahoy Project | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Children's Home Louisville, KY | Foster Care Program | $10,000 |
| Louisville Zoo Louisville, KY | Zoo Fund & Baby Gorilla | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,247,488 | $450,990 | $139,371 | $115,000 | 10 | $117,982 | $429,601 | $111,254 |
| 2023 | $1,938,189 | $62,159 | $130,782 | $105,000 | 9 | $109,881 | $47,869 | $107,095 |
| 2022 | $2,006,812 | $114,532 | $158,837 | $135,000 | 9 | $135,082 | $94,497 | $113,062 |
| 2021 | $2,051,267 | $213,603 | $124,956 | $101,000 | 10 | $103,366 | $194,043 | $124,800 |
| 2020 | $1,962,913 | $108,539 | $115,299 | $95,000 | 8 | — | $91,599 | $108,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cory Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and scholarships for students from Brown School and DuPont Manual High School in Louisville who attend accredited undergraduate institutions and have at least a 2.5 GPA.
Its 2024 grants included youth programs, academic recovery, assistive technology, scholarships, foster care, and other program support. Among its grantees, Portland Museum describes itself as a neighborhood museum offering exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs focused on art, history, culture, and heritage. Cabbage Patch Settlement House describes its work as providing academic, recreational, and mentoring opportunities for children, youth, and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $115,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants were $20,000 each to Gilda’s Club Louisville for a youth program and Home of the Innocents for Pathways Home. It also awarded $10,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana for teen engagement, Cabbage Patch Settlement House for an academic recovery program, Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation for assistive technology, Louisville Fencing Center for program support, Louisville Youth Orchestra for a scholarship program, Portland Museum for the Ahoy Project, and St Joseph Children’s Home for a foster care program. Louisville Zoo received $5,000 for its Zoo Fund and Baby Gorilla.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Stauble as president, Jessica Stauble as vice president, Madeline Stauble as secretary, and Karla Stauble as treasurer.
The Cory Foundation Inc is led by Robert Stauble, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Stauble
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Stauble
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Stauble
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Stauble
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Cory Foundation Inc
How much does The Cory Foundation Inc give each year?
The Cory Foundation Inc gave $115K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 9 grants.
What is The Cory Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Cory Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cory Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Cory Foundation Inc give grants?
The Cory Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (10 grants).
Does The Cory Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Cory Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cory Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Cory Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gilda's Club Louisville ($20,000), Home of the Innocents ($20,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cory Foundation Inc?
The Cory Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cory Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and scholarships for students from Brown School and DuPont Manual High School in Louisville who attend accredited undergraduate institutions and have at least a 2.5 GPA. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cory Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cory Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Cory Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3360171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Cory Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-cory-foundation-inc-morg_f65cb79e260449cf9e8c20c3d587545e
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