Arthur J Curtze Foundation
Arthur J Curtze Foundation is a private foundation, based in State College, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $302K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K.
Arthur J Curtze Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur J Curtze Foundation gave $19K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,000
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,714
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $301,773
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arthur J Curtze Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra ($6K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arthur J Curtze Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $24K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra State College, PA | General Fund Contributiongeneral Fund Contributiongeneral Fund Contribution | $6,000 |
| Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum Boalsburg, PA | General Fund Contribution | $5,000 |
| Friends of Wanamaker Organ King of Prussia, PA | General Fund Contribution | $4,000 |
| Asbury Woods Partnership Erie, PA | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
| Centre County Community Foundation State College, PA | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
| Erie County Historical Society Erie, PA | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
| State College Friends School State College, PA | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,773 | $-1,222 | $23,851 | $19,000 | 7 | $19,000 | — | $16,364 |
| 2023 | $326,846 | $-12,220 | $20,327 | $17,000 | 5 | $17,000 | $1,438 | $16,503 |
| 2022 | $359,393 | $-73,120 | $29,715 | $24,000 | 7 | $29,715 | $1,442 | $19,508 |
| 2021 | $462,228 | $57,705 | $30,382 | $23,000 | 7 | $23,000 | $57,705 | $22,926 |
| 2020 | $434,905 | $34,006 | $27,882 | $22,000 | 7 | — | $34,006 | $20,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur J Curtze Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur J Curtze Foundation is led by Arthur J. Curtze, Chairman of Board & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur J. Curtze
Chairman of Board & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur J Curtze Foundation
How much does Arthur J Curtze Foundation give each year?
Arthur J Curtze Foundation gave $19K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 5 grants.
What is Arthur J Curtze Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur J Curtze Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur J Curtze Foundation give grants?
Arthur J Curtze Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were State College, PA (3 grants) and Erie, PA (2 grants).
Does Arthur J Curtze Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur J Curtze Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur J Curtze Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur J Curtze Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra ($6,000), Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum ($5,000) and Friends of Wanamaker Organ ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur J Curtze Foundation?
Arthur J Curtze Foundation reported $302K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Arthur J Curtze Foundation's EIN?
Arthur J Curtze Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1439417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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