Ernest A Koury Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education. It funds scholarships and educational programs, as well as community initiatives that aid local organizations. Additionally, the foundation shows interest in youth development, animal welfare, and crime prevention efforts. Its funding primarily benefits organizations within North Carolina, reflecting a commitment to enhancing local community resources and opportunities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A North Carolina-based nonprofit (especially education, scholarships, youth development, or local community programs) with capacity to manage one-time grants in the $5k–$40k range and connections to local philanthropic networks.
Good Fit
- • Located in North Carolina, preferably in Alamance County/Elon/Burlington/Raleigh region
- • Programs in education, scholarships, youth development, or community services
- • Ability to absorb grants in the observed $5k–$40k range
- • A prior relationship, referral, or visibility with local intermediaries or existing grantees
- • Clear, project-specific budget and local impact reporting capabilities
Geography
In the latest observed year all grants went to organizations in a single state (North Carolina), concentrated around Burlington/Elon/Raleigh and the surrounding county.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made 12 grants to 12 distinct, independent nonprofits in the latest year across education, youth, community programs and animal welfare, which indicates moderate recipient breadth for a small private foundation despite dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is unavailable due to a single-year record, but the filings explicitly state grants are only to preselected recipients and no public submission route or contact details were found, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
