Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc

EIN 56-1781568 · NC

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in NC, WI, AL
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc based in NC paid 9 grants totaling $845K to 9 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $470K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC, BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, and BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,415,824
Giving (latest yr)
$845,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
9
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Educational Foundation Inc$470,000
  • Blessed Sacrament Church$100,000
  • Blessed Sacrament School$100,000
  • NC Hall of Fame$100,000
  • American Cancer Society$25,000

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$800,000 · 7 grants
  • Wisconsin$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Alabama$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

The Educational Foundation Inc
Chapel Hill, NC
To Fund Scholarships and the Media and Communications Center.
$470,000
Blessed Sacrament School
Burlington, NC
To Support Scholarships and the Operations of the School.
$100,000
Blessed Sacrament Church
Burlington, NC
To Support the Operations of the Church.
$100,000
NC Hall of Fame
Chapel Hill, NC
To Support the General Fund
$100,000
American Cancer Society
Pewaukee, WI
To Support Patient Services.
$25,000
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
To Support Student Scholarships.
$20,000
Elon University
Elon, NC
To Support the General Scholarship Fund and the Truitt Center for Spiritual Life.
$15,000
Salvation Army of Alamance County
Burlington, NC
To Support the General Fund
$10,000
Christmas Cheer of Alamance County
Burlington, NC
To Support the General Fund
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc reported 9 itemized grants totaling $845K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $470K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC, BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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