Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Pampa, TX EIN: 75-2897872

Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pampa, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $908K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $35K.

Key facts about Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation

EIN: 75-2897872
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $42,000
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $7,000
Median grant: $2,500
Total assets: $908,181
Primary geography: Texas (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (82%), Tennessee (6%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pampa, TX (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 93% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$908K

+1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$42K

+5.0% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-30.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $35K (82%)

Tennessee $3K (6%)

New York $3K (6%)

Florida $3K (6%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida New York Tennessee Texas

Cities

PampaJacksonvilleMemphisStaten Island

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$908,181	$893,535	$932,201
Revenue	$34,873	$23,698	$17,182
Expenses	$42,347	$40,004	$50,009
Qualifying Distributions	$42,000	$40,000	$50,000
Net Investment Income	$34,873	$23,694	$17,240
Distributable Amount	$45,207	$42,389	$47,563

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include St Matthew's Episcopal Church ($28,000), Pampa Animal Welfare Society (Paws) ($4,500), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($2,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ST MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Pampa, TX	GENERAL USE	$28,000
PAMPA ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS) Pampa, TX	GENERAL USE	$4,500
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN	GENERAL USE	$2,500
TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION Staten Island, NY	GENERAL USE	$2,500
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Jacksonville, FL	GENERAL USE	$2,500
PAMPA YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTER Pampa, TX	GENERAL USE	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Joe E Curtis	President	—	—
Jack T Curtis Jr	Vice Preside	—	—
Terry Wilemon	Treasurer	—	—
Ellen Brister	Secretary	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation?

Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pampa, TX. It holds $908K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation?

As of 2024, Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation holds $908K in total assets with $35K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $42K in 2024.

Where does Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation operate?

Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New York, Tennessee, Texas.

What size grants does Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation award?

In 2024, Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation's EIN?

Jack and Phyllis Curtis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2897872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.