Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports 18 grants totaling $306,500 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO at a glance
In short: Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO gave $307K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 22% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $306,500
- -12.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,028
- -31.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,525,728
- +23.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO
- 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: PO Box 29522, Raleigh, NC 27626
Phone: (919) 716-7347
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy ($75K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 69 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, California recipients received 87% of grant dollars. Nevada, Arizona, and New York each received 3%, and Texas received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $307K (2026) to $425K (2022). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy Tracy, CA | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Palm Springs Air Museum Palm Springs, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation Palm Springs, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Carquinez Women's Club Crockett, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church of Holy Cross Belmont, CA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| California Scottish Rite Foundation Santa Ana, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| KVMR Radio Nevada City, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Nevada Historical Society Reno, NV | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Hopekids Inc Scootsdale, AZ | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | General Operating 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,525,728 | $1,630,535 | $404,009 | $306,500 | 18 | $306,600 | $1,542,070 | $334,891 |
| 2025 | $5,301,612 | $523,997 | $443,497 | $350,000 | 14 | $377,521 | $458,021 | $334,069 |
| 2024 | $5,221,112 | $193,227 | $429,489 | $330,000 | 10 | $356,796 | $129,167 | $326,058 |
| 2023 | $5,457,374 | $563,830 | $490,542 | $390,000 | 13 | $440,535 | $525,517 | $309,080 |
| 2022 | $5,384,086 | $619,624 | $531,213 | $425,000 | 14 | $426,877 | $519,000 | $377,265 |
| 2021 | $5,295,675 | $255,353 | $442,802 | $350,000 | 14 | — | $195,919 | $351,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO reported a distributable amount of $335K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose own missions span a range of activities. For example, Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation says it raises funds for the restoration and future maintenance of the Plaza Theatre and to promote cultural and recreational services. Palm Springs Air Museum says it educates the public about aircraft and artifacts from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
Other 2026 recipients describe work that includes raising scholarship funds and supporting Napa State Hospital and historic preservation (Carquinez Women’s Club); providing childhood language services, scholarships, and related programs (California Scottish Rite Foundation); supporting families with a child facing cancer or another life-threatening medical condition (HopeKids); and advancing cancer immunotherapy research (Cancer Research Institute). Sunburst Projects says it serves the HIV/AIDS community through care and services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $306,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Notable 2026 grants included $75,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy; $50,000 each to Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation; $25,000 to Carquinez Women’s Club; and $15,000 to Greek Orthodox Church of Holy Cross. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to California Scottish Rite Foundation, KVMR Radio, Nevada Historical Society, HopeKids, Cancer Research Institute, and Valor To Wellness Foundation. Sunburst Projects also reported receiving $5,000 in 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donna Curusis is listed as co-trustee on the 2026 filing.
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO is led by Donna Curusis, Co Trustee since 2026 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Donna Curusis
Co Trustee
Co-Trustee → Co Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: First-Citizens Bank Trust Company (2024–2025) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Silicon Valley Bank (2022–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Boston Private Bank (2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO
How much does Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO give each year?
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO gave $307K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $350K across 14 grants.
What is Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO's typical grant size?
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,028, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO that year got $7K on average.
Where does Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO give grants?
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Springs, CA (2 grants).
Does Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO's largest grantees?
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO's largest 2026 grantees include Boys and Girls Clubs of Tracy ($75,000), Palm Springs Air Museum ($50,000) and Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO?
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $335K (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 Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose own missions span a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO?
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 Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO's EIN?
Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1203070. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Curusis Family Charitable Foundation CO funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/curusis-family-charitable-foundation-co-morg_ceeb4cb08fe9420dadb06e90d83393d8
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