William F Courtney Foundation
The William F Courtney Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $134,150 to organizations including schools, educational institutions, and nonprofits.
William F Courtney Foundation at a glance
In short: William F Courtney Foundation gave $134K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,150
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,098
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,470
- Total assets
- $973,228
- +7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (26% 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 William F Courtney Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that applicants should submit a written application stating the purpose of the request. All organizations must qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Shelton Tate
Mailing address: 4720 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210
Phone: (980) 282-3017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William F Courtney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Jesuit Academy ($18K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, California received 26%, the District of Columbia 20%, Ohio 19%, North Carolina 15%, and New York 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William F Courtney Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% 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 $58K (2020) to $134K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | Support Daily Operations | $18,000 |
| St Thomas More Newman Center Columbus, OH | Support Daily Operations | $15,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Support Daily Operations | $15,000 |
| Ursuline High School Endowment Fund Youngstown, OH | Support Daily Operations | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Support Daily Operations | $8,990 |
| Holy Trinity School Washington, DC | Support Daily Operations | $6,300 |
| Eric Parede Save a Life Fdn El Cajon, CA | Support Daily Operations | $6,000 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Foundaiton Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Support Daily Operations | $6,000 |
| Young Kings Movement Leesburg, VA | Support Daily Operations | $5,665 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Support Daily Operations | $4,790 |
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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 | $973,228 | $121,949 | $180,642 | $134,150 | 22 | $136,408 | $77,790 | $102,136 |
| 2023 | $903,348 | $64,121 | $135,024 | $94,200 | 22 | $95,587 | $24,553 | $91,048 |
| 2022 | $945,654 | $47,272 | $108,874 | $66,000 | 13 | $67,466 | $6,186 | $91,914 |
| 2021 | $1,008,066 | $88,150 | $172,999 | $124,100 | 25 | $125,493 | $40,494 | $105,960 |
| 2020 | $1,092,848 | $81,650 | $101,126 | $58,100 | 19 | — | $40,829 | $85,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William F Courtney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Ursuline High School Endowment Fund says it was created to benefit a Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school in Youngstown, Ohio. The V Foundation says it funds cancer research and scientists, while Kitchens for Good says it transforms lives through culinary arts. Washington School for Girls describes its work as educating girls in underserved areas and supporting students and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $134,150 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $1,300 to $18,000, with a median grant of $4,470. The largest awards included $18,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy, $15,000 to St Thomas More Newman Center, $15,000 to Duke University, and $10,000 to Ursuline High School Endowment Fund. The listed purposes for these grants were to support daily operations.
Other 2024 grants included $8,990 to The Salvation Army, $6,300 to Holy Trinity School, $6,000 each to Eric Parede Save a Life Foundation and Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, and $5,665 to Young Kings Movement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Courtney and Christopher Courtney as advisors.
William F Courtney Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Courtney
Advisor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Courtney
Advisor
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 William F Courtney Foundation
How much does William F Courtney Foundation give each year?
William F Courtney Foundation gave $134K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 22 grants.
What is William F Courtney Foundation's typical grant size?
William F Courtney Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,470, and its average grant was $6,098, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William F Courtney Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does William F Courtney Foundation give grants?
William F Courtney Foundation's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Ohio (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and El Cajon, CA (2 grants).
Does William F Courtney Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on William F Courtney Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Daily Operations" (21 grants).
Who are William F Courtney Foundation's largest grantees?
William F Courtney Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington Jesuit Academy ($18,000), St Thomas More Newman Center ($15,000) and Duke University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William F Courtney Foundation?
William F Courtney Foundation reported $973K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William F Courtney Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Ursuline High School Endowment Fund says it was created to benefit a Roman Catholic college-preparatory high school in Youngstown, Ohio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William F Courtney Foundation?
The filing states that applicants should submit a written application stating the purpose of the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William F Courtney Foundation's EIN?
William F Courtney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1905199. 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William F Courtney Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-f-courtney-foundation-morg_2ed17935b87a47cf8661042ed2b08941
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