Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones is a private foundation based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activity as college scholarships to individuals and universities; the filing also states that scholarships are available only to residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones at a glance
In short: Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones gave $45K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,500
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,023
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $949,362
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a preprinted application and identifies Joseph H Skutnik CPA as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- May 15. The 2025 filing does not specify a year for this deadline, so its status for a future application cycle is not established.
- Deadline
- May 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph H Skutnik Cpa
Mailing address: 4 Second Street Suite 2, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 443-1183
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cameron Sime ($3K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing states that scholarships are available only to residents of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $45K (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Sime Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Cecelia Supranowicz Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Jack Wildgoose Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Jake Duquette Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Jamie Duquette Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Kieran Coscia Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Luke Mele Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Nicholas Brindle Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Randi Duquette Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
| Tessie Tierney Pittsfield, MA | Degree Studies | $2,500 |
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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 | $949,362 | $68,618 | $52,286 | $44,500 | 22 | $46,700 | $63,446 | $51,150 |
| 2024 | $932,854 | $51,210 | $51,501 | $45,000 | 19 | $48,565 | $50,334 | $50,700 |
| 2023 | $934,510 | $34,125 | $44,152 | $36,500 | 15 | $43,371 | $29,692 | $47,878 |
| 2022 | $947,794 | $140,522 | $43,649 | $31,500 | 13 | $38,517 | $134,180 | $48,878 |
| 2021 | $850,784 | $60,599 | $40,239 | $29,000 | 13 | $32,725 | $55,517 | $52,708 |
| 2020 | $827,175 | $18,178 | $39,860 | $29,000 | 14 | — | $15,985 | $47,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $44,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest reported grants were twelve awards of $2,500 each to individual recipients for degree studies.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its application process uses a preprinted application. Awards are restricted to Berkshire County, Massachusetts residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph H Skutnik, Frederick Myers III, and Christopher Myers as trustees.
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Myers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederick Myers III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph H Skutnik
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones
How much does Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones give each year?
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones gave $45K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 19 grants.
What is Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's typical grant size?
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,023, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones give grants?
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (14 grants) and North Adams, MA (6 grants).
Does Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Degree Studies" (21 grants).
Who are Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's largest grantees?
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's largest 2025 grantees include Cameron Sime ($2,500), Cecelia Supranowicz ($2,500) and Jack Wildgoose ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones?
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones reported $949K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones?
The filing lists a preprinted application and identifies Joseph H Skutnik CPA as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's EIN?
Clinton O & Lura Curtis Jones's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6173271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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