George Edgar Curtis Home Fund
The George Edgar Curtis Home Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established by George E. Curtis’s will, allowed by the Plymouth County Probate Court in 1931, it supports low-income older adults and people with disabilities in Plymouth County and contiguous towns to remain in their homes and improve their quality of life.
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund at a glance
In short: George Edgar Curtis Home Fund gave $363K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Massachusetts. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $363,247
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,216
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,864,472
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George Edgar Curtis Home Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes grants as lump sums for use over a one-year period beginning in September 2026 and ending in August 2027. The application information limits grants to U.S. organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and says grants are not made to individuals. A posted application form labeled 2025–2026 requests a cover sheet, two copies each of a proposal summary of no more than one page, a proposal of no more than eight pages, a budget form, and appended information of no more than five pages, plus the most recent annual report if available. The 2025–2026 label refers to a past cycle as of September 29, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: Nutter Mcclennen Fish PO Box 514, Boston, MA 02205
Phone: (617) 439-2498
Website: https://www.curtistrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from George Edgar Curtis Home Fund
Who George Edgar Curtis Home Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brockton Visiting Nurse Association Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $304K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 77 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s stated target area is Plymouth County, Massachusetts, and contiguous towns. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George Edgar Curtis Home Fund open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $351K (2020) to $424K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton Visiting Nurse Association Inc Brockton, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Dorn Davies Senior Center Brockton, MA | General Purpose | $41,870 |
| Charity Guild Brockton, MA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Coastline Elderly Services Inc New Bedford, MA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Norwell Visitng Nurse Association Inc Norwell, MA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurses Association Inc Fairhaven, MA | General Purpose | $28,000 |
| Old Colony Elder Services Inc Brockton, MA | For Fuel and Emergency Assistance Program | $27,000 |
| South Shore Community Action Council Inc Plymouth, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging Duxbury, MA | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Friendship Home Inc Norwell, MA | General Purpose | $20,377 |
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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 | $5,864,472 | $550,921 | $491,014 | $363,247 | 15 | $396,854 | $469,726 | $440,757 |
| 2023 | $5,805,085 | $671,798 | $486,706 | $376,376 | 15 | $407,246 | $637,129 | $394,117 |
| 2022 | $5,619,125 | $354,387 | $544,020 | $424,224 | 15 | $463,267 | $275,917 | $415,419 |
| 2021 | $5,808,758 | $193,818 | $486,936 | $360,000 | 15 | $393,255 | $110,668 | $457,495 |
| 2020 | $6,101,903 | $293,474 | $457,569 | $351,303 | 17 | — | $228,093 | $395,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Edgar Curtis Home Fund reported a distributable amount of $441K 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 fund’s stated mission is to help low-income older adults and people with disabilities in Plymouth County and contiguous towns remain in their homes and experience an improved quality of life. It has primarily supported Visiting Nurses Associations (VNAs) and similar groups providing skilled and unskilled nursing visits at home. It also describes support for visual impairment services, emergency fuel assistance, palliative care, and telemonitors through VNAs.
The fund’s 2024 grantees illustrate the types of organizations it supports. Brockton Visiting Nurse Association describes providing home health, hospice, and palliative services intended to promote health and help patients remain at home. Coastline Elderly Services says it helps seniors, caregivers, and others with similar needs remain independent through services. Old Colony Elder Services describes supporting older adults and people with disabilities through information and services that promote healthy and safe living. South Shore Community Action Council says it works to address poverty and empower individuals and families. Friendship Home describes providing respite and support services to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The fund’s website says preference is given to organizations providing direct services that help older adults and people with disabilities remain at home despite economic, physical, or other hardships. It also says trustees favor organizations with a board of directors and a record of accomplishment, stability, and low employee turnover, and expect sound management of funds and timely, well-documented quarterly reports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund awarded 15 grants totaling $363,247. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000.
Notable 2024 awards included $50,000 to Brockton Visiting Nurse Association, $41,870 to Dorn Davies Senior Center, $30,000 each to Charity Guild, Coastline Elderly Services, and Norwell Visiting Nurse Association, and $28,000 to Southcoast Visiting Nurses Association. The fund also awarded $27,000 to Old Colony Elder Services for its fuel and emergency assistance program, $25,000 to South Shore Community Action Council, $22,000 to Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, and $19,000 to South Shore Visiting Nurse Association for telehealth support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James G. DeGiacomo, Esq., and Richard J. Lawton, Esq., as co-trustees.
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James G. Degiacomo Esq.
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Richard J. Lawton Esq.
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (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 $18K, to Richard J Lawton ESQ (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George Edgar Curtis Home Fund
How much does George Edgar Curtis Home Fund give each year?
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund gave $363K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $376K across 15 grants.
What is George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's typical grant size?
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,216, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George Edgar Curtis Home Fund that year got $5K on average.
Where does George Edgar Curtis Home Fund give grants?
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brockton, MA (5 grants) and Norwell, MA (2 grants).
Does George Edgar Curtis Home Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's largest grantees?
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Brockton Visiting Nurse Association Inc ($50,000), Dorn Davies Senior Center ($41,870) and Charity Guild ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George Edgar Curtis Home Fund?
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441K (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 George Edgar Curtis Home Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to help low-income older adults and people with disabilities in Plymouth County and contiguous towns remain in their homes and experience an improved quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Edgar Curtis Home Fund?
The fund states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's EIN?
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-1225270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George Edgar Curtis Home Fund 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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