Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation
EDITH CURTIS ARMSTRONG AND FLORENCE is a private foundation based in Fulton, Illinois. It supports organizations through grants, with 2024 awards going to recipients in Iowa and Illinois and including food pantry donations, instrument purchases, building improvements, and operations.
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation at a glance
In short: Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation gave $67K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,253
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,114
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $862,931
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (77% 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 Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says there is no special form; applicants should state the specific amount requested and the need for funds. Organizations within the Clinton area are given preference.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Willoughby
Mailing address: 1617 Harrison Drive, Clinton, IA 52732
Phone: (563) 242-8999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CHS Band Boosters ($15K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Fulton, Illinois. In 2024, 77% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 23% to recipients in Illinois. Its filing states that organizations within the Clinton area are given preference.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $299K (2019). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHS Band Boosters Clinton, IA | Instrument Purchases | $15,000 |
| Crossview Church Fulton, IL | Epic Center | $12,253 |
| Victory Center Rescue Mission Clinton, IA | Food Pantry Donation | $8,000 |
| Clinton County Historical Society Clinton, IA | Building Improvements | $5,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Foundation West Branch, IA | Timeless Values Modern Experience | $5,000 |
| My Gear Outreach Clinton, IA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Church of the Open Door Clinton, IA | Food Pantry Donation | $5,000 |
| Information Referral & Assistance Clinton, IA | Food Pantry Donation | $5,000 |
| Fulton Food Pantry Fulton, IL | Food Pantry Donation | $3,000 |
| Speak Out Against Suicide Camanche, IA | Food Pantry Donation | $3,000 |
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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 | $862,931 | $150,606 | $89,594 | $67,253 | 11 | $67,682 | $135,842 | $66,140 |
| 2023 | $801,919 | $110,005 | $80,678 | $60,000 | 5 | $60,471 | $96,408 | $58,570 |
| 2022 | $840,373 | $57,736 | $169,282 | $154,082 | 4 | $154,335 | $55,153 | $63,784 |
| 2021 | $947,561 | $108,533 | $47,298 | $32,750 | 2 | $33,083 | $106,476 | $68,555 |
| 2020 | $881,091 | $15,657 | $18,263 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $11,666 | $51,462 |
| 2019 | $877,835 | $155,257 | $313,479 | $298,984 | 3 | — | $141,240 | $64,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, My Gear Outreach received $5,000; the organization says its mission is to provide welcome boxes and first overnight bags to children ages 0–18 in Clinton and Jackson counties entering foster care for the first time. The Hoover Presidential Foundation received $5,000; it says it promotes and supports the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library-Museum, National Historic Site, and programs that enhance understanding of Herbert Hoover as president and humanitarian.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $67,253. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2023, it awarded five grants totaling $60,000; in 2022, it awarded four totaling $154,082.
The largest 2024 awards included $15,000 to CHS Band Boosters for instrument purchases; $12,253 to Crossview Church for the Epic Center; and $8,000 to Victory Center Rescue Mission for a food pantry donation. Other awards included $5,000 each to Clinton County Historical Society for building improvements, Hoover Presidential Foundation for “Timeless Values Modern Experience,” My Gear Outreach for operations, Church of the Open Door for a food pantry donation, and Information Referral & Assistance for a food pantry donation. The foundation also awarded $3,000 to Fulton Food Pantry and $3,000 to Speak Out Against Suicide, each for a food pantry donation, and $1,000 to Clinton Church of Christ for a food pantry donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Willoughby as president, Ronald I. Kircher as secretary, and Robert Holesinger as treasurer.
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation is led by Richard Willoughby, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Willoughby
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Holesinger
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ronald I. Kircher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barton T. Baker (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation
How much does Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation give each year?
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation gave $67K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 5 grants.
What is Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation's typical grant size?
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,114, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation give grants?
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clinton, IA (7 grants) and Fulton, IL (2 grants).
Does Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Pantry Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation's largest grantees?
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CHS Band Boosters ($15,000), Crossview Church ($12,253) and Victory Center Rescue Mission ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation?
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation reported $863K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation?
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 Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation's EIN?
Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6054969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Edith Curtis Armstrong and Florence E Curtis Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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