The Shirley Mckernan Courage Foundation (Fka Mc Kernan & Ruby Family Foundation)
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 26-1567317 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$410K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unresreicted | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| SPCA LA | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $410,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $443,350 | 13 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620999349100447
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1567317
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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