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Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation: 35 grants to organizations, $15.7 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation, a private foundation in Buffalo Grove, IL, paid 35 grants to organizations totaling $15,728,663 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on September 18, 2026. The largest was $5,047,507 to Big Sky Bravery in Bozeman, MT for to support operational and program expenses..
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- EIN
- 476807414
- Based in
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Assets
- $117,199,645
- Grants paid
- $15,728,663
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed September 18, 2026, IRS object ID 202602619349100500. It reported $15,728,663 in grants paid; 35 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bravery | Bozeman, MT | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,047,507 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | Animal-related | $2,552,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Auction Napa Valley | St Helena, CA | To support operational and program expenses. | Health care | $1,229,152 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myriad USA Foundation | New York, NY | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| V-Foundation | Cary, NC | To support operational and program expenses. | Medical research | $1,100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maui Health Foundation | Wailuku, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | Health care | $1,003,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Republic Guard | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $375,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Emeril Lagrasse Foundation | New Orleans, LA | To support operational and program expenses. | $266,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $205,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tanager Place | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Waypoint Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Josiah Venture | Wheaton, ID | To support operational and program expenses. | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maui Arts and Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Valley of the King Sanctuary & Retreat | Sharon, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Xavier High School Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $105,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Assistant Dogs of Hawaii | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $101,150 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Luke's Health Care Foundation | Wheaton, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Chosen and Dearly Loved Foundation | Denver, CO | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Thrive Church | Manhattan, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Don't Ever Give Up | Cary, NC | To support operational and program expenses. | $61,234 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Barrington Children's Charities | Barrington, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chicago Academy for the Arts | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Foundation of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | To support operational and program expenses. | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| French Institute-Alliance Francaise | New York, NY | To support operational and program expenses. | Arts, culture and humanities | $37,020 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $29,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Global Council On Youth Leadership | Milwaukee, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Haku Baldwin Center | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Holiday Home Camp | Williams Bay, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Council On Youth Leadership | West Iberty, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America | Damascus, MD | To support operational and program expenses. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation | Carbondale, CO | To support operational and program expenses. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cedar Valley Basketball Club | Cedar Falls, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maui Youth Ranch | Kula, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed June 11, 2025, IRS object ID 202541629349100114. It reported $15,335,895 in grants paid; 33 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bravery | Bozeman, MT | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,493,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | Animal-related | $2,206,638 | apps.irs.gov |
| Myriad USA | New York, NY | To support operational and program expenses. | International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,700,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| V-Foundation | Cary, NC | To support operational and program expenses. | Medical research | $1,461,950 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maui Health | Wailuku, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $1,028,707 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Chosen and Dearly Loved Foundation | Denver, CO | To support operational and program expenses. | $750,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Napa Valley Festival Association | Napa, CA | To support operational and program expenses. | $570,100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | To support operational and program expenses. | Public and societal benefit | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Emeril Lagrasse Foundation | New Orleans, LA | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fairfield Evergreen Cemetery Association | Fairfield, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tanager Place | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | Mental health and crisis intervention | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Waypoint Services | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fairfield Arts and Convention Center | Fairfield, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | Recreation and sports | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Dog Ranch (fund in Need) | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | To support operational and program expenses. | $140,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Assistant Dogs of Hawaii | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Josiah Venture | Wheaton, ID | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Luke's Child Protection Center | Hiawatha, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Maui Arts and Cultural Center | Kahului, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | Arts, culture and humanities | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Barrington Children's Charities | Barrington, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Global Leadership Connection | Santa Ynex, CA | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Holiday Home Camp | Williams Bay, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Council On Youth Leadership | West Iberty, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Hope Animal Rescue | Elk Grove, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center | Makawao, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Life of Hope Ministries | Joplin, MO | To support operational and program expenses. | International, foreign affairs and national security | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Maui Youth Ranch | Kula, HI | To support operational and program expenses. | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sarcoma Foundation of America | Damascus, MD | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saving Animals in Need Today | Bartlett, IL | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Valley of the King Sanctuary & Retreat | Sharon, WI | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Xavier High School Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | To support operational and program expenses. | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Animal-related | $4,759,238 |
| Medical research | $2,561,950 |
| Health care | $2,242,752 |
| International, foreign affairs and national security | $1,705,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $400,000 |
| Public and societal benefit | $250,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $237,020 |
| Recreation and sports | $150,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Montana | $10,541,007 |
| Illinois | $6,574,238 |
| New York | $2,937,020 |
| North Carolina | $2,623,184 |
| Hawaii | $2,512,957 |
| Iowa | $1,825,000 |
| California | $1,824,252 |
| Colorado | $860,000 |
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Updated September 18, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.