Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc
Curtis Finlay Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Brewton, Alabama. Established in 1994, the foundation holds tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status and operates as a grantmaking organization serving the local community and surrounding region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.2M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$740K
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
100
-5.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides scholarships exclusively to residents of Escambia County, Alabama, who are attending accredited preparatory schools, four-year colleges or universities, or Jefferson Davis Community College, Alabama. Beyond scholarships, the foundation also supports the arts and human services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
from $900 to $17,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Escambia County, Alabama, with a secondary emphasis on the Northeast region. The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations within this defined service area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $13.7 million (as of 2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (as of 2023)
Annual Revenue: $1.09 million (2023)
Annual Expenses: $946,000 (2023)
Five-Year Growth: 3% total growth with flat year-over-year growth patterns
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,187,040 | $13,715,425 | $13,572,326 |
| Revenue | $363,781 | $1,089,541 | $1,134,103 |
| Expenses | $892,166 | $946,442 | $1,000,716 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $792,783 | $846,548 | $882,019 |
| Net Investment Income | $533,289 | $1,005,397 | $1,038,043 |
| Distributable Amount | $799,105 | $762,478 | $836,262 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD D FINLAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $25,000 |
| SALLY FINLAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $25,000 |
| PAUL D OWENS JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $25,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 298, Brewton, AL 36427-0298
Telephone: 251-867-7706
EIN: 63-1080992
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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