Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation

Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois with $124.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$124.9Mtotal assets
2015IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation has awarded

32 grantees · $8.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Paws Chicago $2.2M
  • V-foundation $1.8M
  • King Baudouin Foundation US $1.3M
  • Napa Valley Festival Association $613K
  • Big Sky Bravery $404K
  • Emeril Lagrasse Foundation $250K
  • Judicial Watch $250K
  • The Chosen And Dearly Loved Foundation $250K
  • Waypoint Services $200K
  • Tanager Place $200K
  • Boys & Girls Club Of Cedar Rapids $200K
  • Assistant Dogs Of Hawaii $105K
  • Maui Health $103K
  • University of Iowa $100K
  • Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui Strong $100K
  • St Lukes Health Care Foundation $100K
  • Fairfield Arts And Convention Center $100K
  • Kahgahgee Historical Golf Foundation $100K
  • George Williams College Of Aurora University $50K
  • Josiah Venture $50K
  • Barrington Children's Charities $50K
  • Maui Arts And Cultural Center $50K
  • Global Leadership Connection $25K
  • National Council On Youth Leadership $25K
  • Holiday Home Camp $25K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$3.1M
  • FY2019$4.3M
  • FY2020$3.3M
  • FY2021$11.3M
  • FY2022$4.3M
  • FY2023$8.6M

About Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersBuffalo Grove, Illinois
  • EIN476807414
  • IRS ruling2015

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation?

Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois with $124.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation?

Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation's EIN is 476807414. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation?

Private foundations like Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.