Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation
The Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation is a private foundation based in Thousand Oaks, California. Its 2025 filing reports $57,000 in grants to 16 charitable organizations.
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation at a glance
In short: Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation gave $57K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,000
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,563
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $17,973
- -28.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (44% 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 Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 410 David Lane, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Phone: (805) 531-9090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in California (44% of grant dollars), New York (23%), Arizona (19%), Florida (9%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $30K (2021) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship Scottsdale, AZ | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Public Charity | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Quarry Employee Scholarship Fund La Quinta, CA | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| My Stuff Bags Foundation Westlake Village, CA | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| Tunnel 2 Towers Staten Island, NY | Public Charity | $4,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital Garden Grove, CA | Public Charity | $3,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Ranch Mirage, CA | Public Charity | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,973 | $52,830 | $59,857 | $57,000 | 16 | $57,000 | $1,058 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $53,930 | $53,930 | 15 | $53,930 | $1,328 |
| 2023 | $28,930 | $50,000 | $49,070 | $49,000 | 16 | $49,000 | $1,416 |
| 2022 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $44,080 | $44,080 | 17 | $44,080 | $1,248 |
| 2021 | $22,080 | — | $30,200 | $30,200 | 16 | $30,200 | $1,831 |
| 2020 | $52,280 | $50,000 | $42,535 | $42,500 | 20 | — | $2,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes therapeutic horsemanship and outdoor education for people with disabilities, services for veterans and their families, support for children rescued from abuse and neglect, civic and political education, and addressing animal cruelty and suffering.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $57,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,500. The largest grants included $10,000 to Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship, $6,000 to St John’s Health Center Foundation, and $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders USA, Quarry Employee Scholarship Fund, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Other reported grants included $4,000 each to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, My Stuff Bags Foundation, and Tunnel 2 Towers; $3,000 to St Jude Children Research Hospital; $2,500 each to Eisenhower Health Foundation and Leadership Institute; and $2,000 to Cedars-Sinai Medical Foundation. The foundation also gave $500 to Humane World for Animals.
Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship describes its mission as improving quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through horsemanship and outdoor education. Wounded Warrior Project says it focuses on the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. My Stuff Bags Foundation says it provides belongings and support to children rescued from abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Leadership Institute describes its mission as educating people for participation in government, politics, and media. Humane World for Animals says it works to address the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Curt R Pindler as president. Gerry Pindler is listed as vice president, CFO, and secretary.
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation is led by Curt R. Pindler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curt R. Pindler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerry Pindler
Vice President, CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation
How much does Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation give each year?
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation gave $57K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 15 grants.
What is Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's typical grant size?
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,563, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation that year got $667 on average.
Where does Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation give grants?
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Arizona (19%).
Does Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (16 grants).
Who are Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's largest grantees?
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship ($10,000), St John's Health Center Foundation ($6,000) and Doctors Without Borders USA ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation?
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's EIN?
Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0491644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Curt R and Gerry Pindler 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 August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Curt R and Gerry Pindler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/curt-r-and-gerry-pindler-foundation-morg_b1868cd9334d442e815749331949a414
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