Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation
The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation is a private foundation based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education organizations and policy research groups.
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation at a glance
In short: Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation gave $55.6M across 143 grants in 2025 (avg $389K), top state District of Columbia. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,586,000
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 143
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $388,713
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $512,700,315
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (41 of 136, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2501 West 12Th Street 605, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: (212) 583-7096
Website: https://brcurryfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charter School Growth Fund ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $25.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($850,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
711 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 259 grants of 711 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (21%), New York (19%), Virginia (12%), Colorado (9%), and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 143 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 41 of 136 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $311K; repeat grants $448K. How we count
Medians: $175K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18.6M (2020) to $55.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 143 grants totaling $55.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charter School Growth Fund Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | Yuval Chair, Storey Chairs, Other Projects | $4,991,000 |
| Hudson Institute Washington, DC | WRM'S Work, Political Studies Program, Gen Opps | $3,150,000 |
| Khan Academy Mountain View, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000,000 |
| Rockefeller University New York, NY | Campaign | $2,000,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation Baltimore, MD | Nextladder Ventures Partnership | $2,000,000 |
| Vela Education Fund Arlington, VA | Founders who focus on core learning, stem, career and technical education, and economics and entrepreneurship. | $2,000,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,500,000 |
| State Policy Network Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $1,500,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute Arlington, VA | America 250 efforts, bri jr., and work in pa, nc, va, az, oh, wi, ga, and nv | $1,250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,700,315 | $69,277,285 | $57,278,324 | $55,586,000 | 143 | $55,586,000 | $58,622,448 | $30,313,005 |
| 2024 | $479,266,459 | $36,656,135 | $50,157,668 | $48,608,421 | 144 | $48,608,421 | $31,366,581 | $29,789,961 |
| 2023 | $507,549,102 | $23,214,822 | $35,989,508 | $35,131,750 | 143 | $35,131,750 | $22,826,545 | $28,573,025 |
| 2022 | $519,893,012 | $35,345,503 | $29,790,240 | $28,783,500 | 150 | $28,783,500 | $5,333,616 | $27,963,229 |
| 2021 | $518,089,876 | $88,407,684 | $24,535,511 | $23,946,550 | 131 | $23,946,550 | $10,606,136 | $28,930,917 |
| 2020 | $461,460,133 | $44,744,046 | $19,255,598 | $18,602,827 | 61 | — | $4,607,409 | $24,096,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in education, civics, and policy research. For example, Hudson Institute describes its mission as promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. The Bill of Rights Institute says it teaches history and civics and equips students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society. Khan Academy describes its mission as providing “a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.”
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 143 grants totaling $55,586,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $5,000,000, with a median grant of $200,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $5,000,000 to Charter School Growth Fund; $4,991,000 to American Enterprise Institute for the Yuval Chair, Storey Chairs, and other projects; $3,150,000 to Hudson Institute for WRM’s work, its Political Studies Program, and general opportunities; and $2,000,000 each to Khan Academy, Rockefeller University, Stand Together Foundation, and Vela Education Fund. Other notable grants included $1,500,000 each to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and State Policy Network, and $1,250,000 each to Bill of Rights Institute and Success Academy Charter Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ravenel B. Curry III as president. Trustees are Caroline Rivers Curry, Kimberly Dennis, Vanessa Mendoza, and Toby Stock.
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation is led by Ravenel B. Curry III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ravenel B. Curry III
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Rivers Curry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Dennis
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Stock
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Mendoza
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation
How much does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation give each year?
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation gave $55.6M across 143 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48.6M across 144 grants.
What is Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's typical grant size?
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $388,713, across 143 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation that year got $311K on average.
Where does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation give grants?
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (28 grants), Washington, DC (17 grants), Arlington, VA (6 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (105 of 143) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's largest grantees?
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charter School Growth Fund ($5,000,000), American Enterprise Institute ($4,991,000) and Hudson Institute ($3,150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($850,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation?
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation reported $512.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in education, civics, and policy research. For example, Hudson Institute describes its mission as promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's EIN?
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7411083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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