Joan and Keys Curry Foundation
The Joan and Keys Curry Foundation was a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation was terminated in 2020; it appears to have wound down its grantmaking.
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation at a glance
In short: Joan and Keys Curry Foundation gave $860K across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $66K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $860,220
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- Average grant
- $66,171
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joan and Keys Curry Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Patrick Court, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 463-8458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joan and Keys Curry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The University of Texas at Austin ($204K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $850K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 5% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $860K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution to Joan Fitzgerald Curry Scholarship. | $127,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering Austin, TX | Charitable Contribution to Cockrell School of Engineering. | $123,250 |
| The University of Houston Houston, TX | Charitable Contribution - General Scholarship | $119,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Charitable Contribution - Plan II. | $119,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts Austin, TX | Charitable Contribution to College of Liberal Arts. | $85,000 |
| Houston Alumni Organization Houston, TX | Contribution to General Fund. | $42,500 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Contribution to General Fund. | $42,500 |
| The Delta Gamma Foundation Columbus, OH | Charitable Contribution - General Scholarship Fund. | $42,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Charitable Contribution to the President's Associates. | $42,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Charitable contribution to eyes of Texas annual giving club ex student. | $42,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $143,244 | $878,812 | $860,220 | 13 | $135,191 | $19,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joan and Keys Curry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2020 — 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 filing does not state a mission. The listed 2020 grants include scholarship contributions, gifts to university programs and general funds, and a contribution to MD Anderson Cancer Center. One recipient, Houston Junior Woman’s Club, describes its own mission as providing charitable, benevolent, educational, and similar services to children in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $860,220. Grant amounts ranged from $10,220 to $127,500, with a median grant of $42,500. Notable recipients included Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Houston ($127,500 for the Joan Fitzgerald Curry Scholarship), the University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering ($123,250), the University of Houston ($119,000 for a general scholarship), and the University of Texas at Austin ($119,000 for Plan II).
The foundation’s filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also states that the foundation was terminated in 2020 and that no assets were distributed beyond the grants and contributions listed in the return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Keys A. Curry III and Margaret A. Curry as trustees.
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Keys A. Curry III
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.2 hrs/week
$5K (2020)
Margaret A. Curry
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $5K, to Keys a Curry III (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joan and Keys Curry Foundation
How much does Joan and Keys Curry Foundation give each year?
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation gave $860K across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's typical grant size?
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $42,500, and its average grant was $66,171, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joan and Keys Curry Foundation give grants?
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (6 grants) and Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does Joan and Keys Curry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's largest grantees?
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The University of Texas at Austin ($204,000 across 3 grants), Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Greater Houston ($127,500) and The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering ($123,250), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Joan and Keys Curry Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. The listed 2020 grants include scholarship contributions, gifts to university programs and general funds, and a contribution to MD Anderson Cancer Center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joan and Keys Curry Foundation?
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Joan and Keys Curry Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Joan and Keys Curry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's EIN?
Joan and Keys Curry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6058156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Joan and Keys Curry Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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