Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation
Buffalo Grove, Illinois · EIN 476807414 · Private foundation
Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $15.7M in giving and $115.1M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 236 grants for Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation funds
Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care, higher education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bravery TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | Bozeman, MT | $5.5M | 2024 |
| Paws Chicago TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | Chicago, IL | $2.2M | 2024 |
| Paws Chicago TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXPENSES. | Chicago, IL | $2.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation
Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation
- Does Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation accept grant applications?
- Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation fund?
- Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Big Sky Bravery, Paws Chicago. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation give in grants?
- Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $15.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $42.3M over 236 grants.
- Where is Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation located?
- Wayne and Nan Kocourek Foundation is based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 476807414.
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