Curtis Charitable Trust
Curtis Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2024, it gave $110,000 in grants to 11 charitable organizations, with grants supporting organizations in Massachusetts and Illinois.
Curtis Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Curtis Charitable Trust gave $110K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,604,799
- +62.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Curtis Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One International Place 770, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 502-8300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Curtis Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aspire Health Alliance ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Massachusetts (91%) and Illinois (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,604,799 | $3,869,199 | $150,426 | $110,000 | 11 | $112,423 | $215,069 | $347,013 |
| 2023 | $5,283,086 | $5,170,214 | $4,835 | — | — | — | $26,932 | $60,596 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as health care, education, disability services, and social support. Cape Abilities, one of its grantees, describes its mission as serving people with disabilities through educational, residential, therapeutic, social, and employment supports, with the goal of helping them achieve meaningful and valued roles in society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 11 grants totaling $110,000. Each grant was $10,000, and the listed purposes were general support. Grantees included Aspire Health Alliance, Boston College High School, Boston College School of Nursing, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Cape Abilities, Carroll Center for the Blind, Father Bill’s & MainSpring, Friends of the Children, Misericordia Heart of Mercy Foundation, Nativity Preparatory School, and NVNA and Hospice. Each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following trustees: Paul G. Curtis, Gary R. Mikula, Ann Weithers, David Curtis, John Curtis, and Alan Curtis.
Curtis Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Weithers
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary R. Mikula
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul G. Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Curtis Charitable Trust
How much does Curtis Charitable Trust give each year?
Curtis Charitable Trust gave $110K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Curtis Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Curtis Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Curtis Charitable Trust give grants?
Curtis Charitable Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Curtis Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Curtis Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Curtis Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Curtis Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Aspire Health Alliance ($10,000), Boston College High School ($10,000) and Boston College School of Nursing ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Curtis Charitable Trust?
Curtis Charitable Trust reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $347K (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.
What does Curtis Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as health care, education, disability services, and social support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Curtis Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Curtis Charitable Trust's EIN?
Curtis Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6474058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Curtis Charitable Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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