The Maurice J Koury Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBurlington, North Carolina · EIN 56-1781568 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$845K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$10M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Educational Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | To fund scholarships and the media and communications center. | $470,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament Church | Burlington, NC | To support the operations of the church. | $100,000 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | Burlington, NC | To support scholarships and the operations of the school. | $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 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc Hall of Fame | Chapel Hill, NC | To support the general fund. | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $845,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $730,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $625,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640439349100619
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1781568
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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