Janet Curci Family Foundation
Janet Curci Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tustin, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $700K. Net investment income was $444K.
Janet Curci Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Janet Curci Family Foundation gave $700K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $175K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $700,000
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175,000
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $18,513,125
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Janet Curci Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orange County Community Fdn ($300K). Together the top 4 received $700K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 14 grants of 28 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Janet Curci Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 73% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2024) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $700K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Community Fdn Irvine, CA | General Support of Charity | $300,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Ctr Rancho Mirage, CA | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Pacific Symphony OC Irvine, CA | General Support of Charity | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Support of Charity | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,513,125 | $399,903 | $817,804 | $700,000 | 4 | $744,046 | $444,052 | $1,022,164 |
| 2023 | $18,931,026 | $557,227 | $959,289 | $852,000 | 5 | $891,910 | $489,848 | $945,529 |
| 2022 | $19,333,088 | $134,353 | $1,241,104 | $1,147,500 | 6 | $1,173,213 | $332,740 | $981,419 |
| 2021 | $20,440,229 | $538,599 | $1,429,110 | $1,300,000 | 6 | $1,338,527 | $460,194 | $1,104,502 |
| 2020 | $21,330,740 | $725,998 | $1,208,284 | $1,085,000 | 7 | — | $646,617 | $1,039,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Janet Curci Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Janet Curci Family Foundation is led by Janet Curci, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Curci
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Birket
Secretary, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Rick Weiner
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$839 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Schellie Walsh
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Walsh
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathon Curci
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $48K, to Michele Birket (Secy/CFO/Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Janet Curci Family Foundation
How much does Janet Curci Family Foundation give each year?
Janet Curci Family Foundation gave $700K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $852K across 5 grants.
What is Janet Curci Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Janet Curci Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $175,000, and its average grant was $175,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Janet Curci Family Foundation give grants?
Janet Curci Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does Janet Curci Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Janet Curci Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Janet Curci Family Foundation?
Janet Curci Family Foundation reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $744K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 is Janet Curci Family Foundation's EIN?
Janet Curci Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5068541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Janet Curci Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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