The Curci Fund is a private foundation located in Newport Beach, California. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status granted in July 2017.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.7M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
51
+8.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-13.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curci Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support of charity, with documented support for the Tierney Center for Veteran Services, meal programs for children, and renovation campaigns. Recent grantmaking also reflects support for healthcare innovation and community services.
Grantmaking
The Curci Fund made 36 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024), totaling approximately $1,076,000 in grants distributed.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in California, with a focus on the Orange County and Newport Beach area based on grant recipients and organizational location.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $21,705,698
- Total Revenues: $488,237
- Total Expenses: $868,506
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $21,156,038
- Total Giving: $1,076,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,705,698 | $21,156,038 | $20,385,160 |
| Revenue | $488,237 | $504,810 | $760,313 |
| Expenses | $868,506 | $1,940,265 | $696,526 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,020,695 | $1,090,095 | $1,120,010 |
| Net Investment Income | $575,468 | $505,257 | $698,909 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,070,159 | $1,025,984 | $1,081,124 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hoag Hospital Foundation ($250,000), Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council ($100,000), Land of the Free Foundation ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY LONG BEACH, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
| CATERINAS CLUB GARDEN GROVE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
| FAMILY ENTERPRISE USA WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
| GALILEE CENTER MECCA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| GOODWILL OF ORANGE COUNTY SANTA ANE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
| HARBOR DAY SCHOOL CORONA DEL MAR, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| HEART OF JESUS RETREAT CENTER SANTA ANA, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| HOAG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION NEWPORT BEACH, CA | NEUROSCIENCES INNOVATION | $25,000 |
| HOMEWORD SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $5,000 |
| HOMEWORD SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John L Curci — Chief Executive Officer and Director
- Edward J di Orio — Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN L CURCI | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL T CURCI | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| EDWARD J DI ORIO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS H PURCELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY R CURCI | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN M CURCI | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| SIENNA CURCI HOWSER | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with recent distributions in 2024 supporting healthcare innovation, veteran services, and community charitable initiatives.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Curci Fund fund?
The foundation primarily funds general support of charity, with documented support for the Tierney Center for Veteran Services, meal programs for children, and renovation campaigns. Recent grantmaking also reflects support for healthcare innovation and community services.
How do I apply for a grant from Curci Fund?
The Curci Fund made 36 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024), totaling approximately $1,076,000 in grants distributed. Recent grants include: • $250,000 to Hoag Hospital Foundation for Neurosciences Innovation • $100,000 to Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council for General Support of Charity • $50,000 to Land of the Free Foundation for General Support of Charity The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests based on available information.
Where does Curci Fund make grants?
The foundation operates primarily in California, with a focus on the Orange County and Newport Beach area based on grant recipients and organizational location.
What size grants does Curci Fund award?
In 2024, Curci Fund awarded 51 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Curci Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Curci Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Curci Fund's EIN?
Curci Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4527963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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