Curtis Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 93-6474058

Curtis Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $215K.

Key facts about Curtis Charitable Trust

EIN: 93-6474058
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $110,000
Grants made (2024): 11
Average grant: $10,000
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $8,604,799
Primary geography: Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Curtis Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Curtis Charitable Trust's 11 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (91%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Curtis Charitable Trust gives

In 2024 it paid out 32% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.6M

+62.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$110K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$10K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curtis Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $347K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Curtis Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $100K (91%)

Illinois $10K (9%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Massachusetts

Cities

BostonBraintreeBrocktonChestnut HillChicagoHyannisJamaica PlainNewtownNorwell

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$8,604,799	$5,283,086
Revenue	$3,869,199	$5,170,214
Expenses	$150,426	$4,835
Qualifying Distributions	$112,423	—
Net Investment Income	$215,069	$26,932
Distributable Amount	$347,013	$60,596

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Aspire Health Alliance ($10,000), Boston College High School ($10,000), Boston College School of Nursing ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASPIRE HEALTH ALLIANCE Braintree, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BOSTON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Boston, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BOSTON COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING Chestnut Hill, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BOSTON HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM Boston, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CAPE ABILITIES INC Hyannis, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND Newtown, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
FATHER BILLS AND MAINSPRING Brockton, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN Boston, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
MISERICORDIA HEART OF MERCY FOUNDATION Chicago, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
NATIVITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Jamaica Plain, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Paul G Curtis	Trustee	0.1	—
Gary R Mikula	Trustee	0.1	—
Ann Weithers	Trustee	0.1	—
David Curtis	Trustee	0.1	—
John Curtis	Trustee	0.1	—
Alan Curtis	Trustee	0.1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Curtis Charitable Trust?

Curtis Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boston, MA. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Curtis Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, Curtis Charitable Trust holds $8.6M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $110K in 2024.

Where does Curtis Charitable Trust operate?

Curtis Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois, Massachusetts.

What size grants does Curtis Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Curtis Charitable Trust awarded 11 grants totaling $110K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Curtis Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Curtis Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $347K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.