Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation
Invitation OnlyBuffalo Grove, Illinois · EIN 47-6807414 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$15.7M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$117.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $29,500 and $266,900.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bravery | Bozeman, MT | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,047,507 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $2,552,600 |
| Auction NAPA Valley | St Helena, CA | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,229,152 |
| Myriad USA Foundation | New York, NY | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,200,000 |
| V-Foundation | Cary, NC | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,100,000 |
| Maui Health Foundation | Wailuku, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,003,600 |
| Republic Guard | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $375,000 |
| Emeril Lagrasse Foundation | New Orleans, LA | To support operational and program expenses. | $266,900 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $205,000 |
| Tanager Place | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 |
| Waypoint Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 |
| Josiah Venture | Wheaton, ID | To support operational and program expenses. | $150,000 |
| Maui Arts and Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $125,000 |
| Valley of the King Sanctuary & Retreat | Sharon, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $110,000 |
| Xavier High School Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $105,000 |
| Assistant Dogs of Hawaii | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $101,150 |
| The Chosen and Dearly Loved Foundation | Denver, CO | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 |
| St Luke's Health Care Foundation | Wheaton, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 |
| Thrive Church | Manhattan, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 |
| Don't Ever Give Up | Cary, NC | To support operational and program expenses. | $61,234 |
| Barrington Children's Charities | Barrington, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 |
| Chicago Academy for the Arts | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 |
| French Institute-Alliance Francaise | New York, NY | To support operational and program expenses. | $37,020 |
| Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $29,500 |
| National Council on Youth Leadership | West Iberty, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 |
| Holiday Home Camp | Williams Bay, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 |
| Global Council on Youth Leadership | Milwaukee, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 |
| Haku Baldwin Center | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America | Damascus, MD | To support operational and program expenses. | $10,000 |
| William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation | Carbondale, CO | To support operational and program expenses. | $10,000 |
| Maui Youth Ranch | Kula, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 |
| Cedar Valley Basketball Club | Cedar Falls, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,728,663 | 35 |
| 2024 | $15,335,895 | 33 |
| 2023 | $8,648,270 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602619349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6807414
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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