Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brewton, Alabama. Its 2024 filing describes scholarship restrictions for residents of Escambia County, Alabama, and surrounding areas, as well as students of Coastal Alabama Community College’s Brewton campus. Its reported grants also supported community, educational, and other local organizations.
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc gave $740K across 100 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $740,497
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 100
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,405
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,187,040
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (96% 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 Finlay Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Richard D Finlay as the contact and requests a statement of purpose/motivation, letters of recommendation, and test scores. Scholarship awards are restricted to residents of Escambia County, Alabama, and surrounding areas, as well as students of Coastal Alabama Community College’s Brewton campus.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard D Finlay
Mailing address: PO Box 298, Brewton, AL 36427
Phone: (251) 867-7706
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alabama Wildlife Federation ($77K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Organizations only. It also paid 64 grants to individuals ($320,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
508 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 503 grants of 508 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 96% of 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 4% to recipients in Florida. The stated scholarship restrictions cover Escambia County, Alabama, and surrounding areas, as well as Coastal Alabama Community College’s Brewton campus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
Cities
How Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $740K (2024) to $825K (2022). In 2024 it made 100 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Wildlife Federation Millbrook, AL | Escambia Schools Educational Field Trips | $76,992 |
| First Methodist Church of Brewton Brewton, AL | Disability Ramps Project & Community Food Pantry | $35,000 |
| Brewton Area YMCA Brewton, AL | Maintenance Fund | $25,000 |
| Brewton Public Library Brewton, AL | Unrestricted Support | $20,000 |
| Escambia County Al Drug Court Brewton, AL | Unrestricted Support | $20,000 |
| Pollard Methodist Church Brewton, AL | Unrestricted Support | $20,000 |
| Escambia County Sheriff's Office Brewton, AL | 30 Ft Trailer for Transporting Emergency Relief Equipment | $16,505 |
| Christian Community Benevolent Fund Brewton, AL | Unrestricted Support | $10,000 |
| City of Brewton Brewton, AL | Angel of Hope Garden | $10,000 |
| Escambia County Regional Child Advocacy Center Brewton, AL | Unrestricted 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 | $13,187,040 | $363,781 | $892,166 | $740,497 | 100 | $792,783 | $533,289 | $799,105 |
| 2023 | $13,715,425 | $1,089,541 | $946,442 | $793,500 | 106 | $846,548 | $1,005,397 | $762,478 |
| 2022 | $13,572,326 | $1,134,103 | $1,000,716 | $825,000 | 112 | $882,019 | $1,038,043 | $836,262 |
| 2021 | $13,438,939 | $1,187,069 | $904,684 | $780,000 | 102 | $827,100 | $1,120,768 | $869,444 |
| 2020 | $13,156,554 | $671,165 | $887,469 | $770,000 | 88 | — | $689,535 | $817,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $799K 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
The filing describes scholarship awards but does not state a broader mission. Grants in 2024 included support for a school band program, a library, a YMCA, churches, a drug court, and community services. The Alabama Wildlife Federation, which received a grant, describes its own mission as promoting the conservation and responsible stewardship of Alabama’s wildlife and natural resources for present and future generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 100 grants totaling $740,497. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $76,992, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant listed was $76,992 to the Alabama Wildlife Federation for Escambia schools educational field trips. Other notable grants included $35,000 to First Methodist Church of Brewton for a disability ramps project and community food pantry, $25,000 to Brewton Area YMCA for its maintenance fund, and $20,000 each to Brewton Public Library, Escambia County AL Drug Court, and Pollard Methodist Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard D Finlay, Sally Finlay, and Paul D Owens Jr as directors.
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul D. Owens Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Richard D. Finlay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Sally Finlay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Richard D Finlay (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc
How much does Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc give each year?
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc gave $740K across 100 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $794K across 106 grants.
What is Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,405, across 100 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc give grants?
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brewton, AL (24 grants), Flomaton, AL (5 grants), Jay, FL (2 grants) and East Brewton, AL (2 grants).
Does Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 100) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Auburn University" (11 grants), "Troy University" (10 grants) and "University of South Alabama" (7 grants).
Who are Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alabama Wildlife Federation ($76,992), First Methodist Church of Brewton ($35,000) and Brewton Area YMCA ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 64 grants to individuals ($320,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc?
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $793K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $799K (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 Finlay Foundation Inc fund?
The filing describes scholarship awards but does not state a broader mission. Grants in 2024 included support for a school band program, a library, a YMCA, churches, a drug court, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's EIN?
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1080992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/curtis-finlay-foundation-inc-morg_824fa55736f1479e96a3d7fa63162044
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