The McCourt Family Foundation
The McCourt Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Barbara, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $387.
The McCourt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McCourt Family Foundation gave $6K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $975), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,850
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $975
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $52,735
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The McCourt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Barbara Museum of Art ($2K). Together the top 6 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara, CA | To support charitable organization functions | $1,800 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation Montecito, CA | To support charitable organization functions | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wellness Center Santa Barbara, CA | To support charitable organization functions | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Santa Barbara, CA | To support charitable organization functions | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum Santa Barbara, CA | To support charitable organization functions | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Santa Barbara, CA | To support charitable organization functions | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,735 | $57,409 | $6,728 | $5,850 | 6 | $5,850 | $387 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McCourt Family Foundation is led by Michael McCourt, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael McCourt
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean McCourt
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCourt Jr.
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 McCourt Family Foundation
How much does The McCourt Family Foundation give each year?
The McCourt Family Foundation gave $6K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The McCourt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McCourt Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $975, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McCourt Family Foundation give grants?
The McCourt Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (5 grants).
Does The McCourt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The McCourt Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support charitable organization functions" (6 grants).
Who are The McCourt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McCourt Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Santa Barbara Museum of Art ($1,800), Montecito Trails Foundation ($1,000) and Santa Barbara Wellness Center ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McCourt Family Foundation?
The McCourt Family Foundation reported $53K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $57K.
What is The McCourt Family Foundation's EIN?
The McCourt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-2256707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
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