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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
+300.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$160K
+300.0% YoY
About Curious Cases Inc
Based on IRS filings
Curious Cases Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $2.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,378,565 | $1,271,607 |
| Revenue | $2,532,040 | $1,740,000 |
| Expenses | $1,604,424 | $1,318,393 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Kentucky ($160,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, KY | DIGITAL RESTORATION INITIATIVE GIFT FUND | $160,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHANIEL FRIEDMAN | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| SEAN SWINFORD | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| DANIEL GROSS | CO-PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| EMILY AMBURGEY | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curious Cases Inc?
Curious Cases Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Curious Cases Inc?
As of 2024, Curious Cases Inc holds $1.4M in total assets with $2.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $160K in 2024.
Where does Curious Cases Inc operate?
Curious Cases Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Curious Cases Inc award?
In 2024, Curious Cases Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $160K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Curious Cases Inc's EIN?
Curious Cases Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1989282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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