Maxine Curtis Foundation
The Maxine Curtis Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to educational institutions, with every listed grant designated for scholarships.
Maxine Curtis Foundation at a glance
In short: Maxine Curtis Foundation gave $48K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,870
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,787
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,178,232
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Maxine Curtis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It describes the process as an application in writing indicating the purpose and demonstrating need, and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists December 1 each year. The December 1, 2025 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists December 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: D R Freiling
Mailing address: PO Box 780242, San Antonio, TX 78278
Phone: (210) 493-0246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maxine Curtis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida College ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (62%), Florida (21%), Ohio (13%), and Arkansas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maxine Curtis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $65K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida College Miami, FL | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Tamu San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Fomento Educating & Cultural De Ibarra Culiacan, TX | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| The Salon Professional Academy San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Northeast Lakeview College Universal City, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Write State University Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University Of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $1,870 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,178,232 | $38,929 | $68,716 | $47,870 | 10 | $38,929 | — |
| 2024 | $1,208,019 | $37,760 | $61,885 | $46,919 | 9 | $37,760 | — |
| 2023 | $1,232,144 | $38,577 | $55,226 | $54,106 | 11 | $38,577 | — |
| 2022 | $1,248,768 | $20,567 | $38,619 | $38,041 | 8 | $20,567 | — |
| 2021 | $1,268,275 | $13,903 | $64,654 | $61,476 | 13 | $14,225 | — |
| 2020 | $1,289,290 | $28,184 | $63,147 | $64,593 | 16 | $28,184 | $65,430 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Florida College describes its mission as developing students spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially, integrating the Bible into students’ lives, and preparing them for lives of service. The University of the Ozarks says it prepares students from diverse backgrounds to live life fully, in keeping with its Christian heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $47,870 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,870 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable grants included $10,000 each to Florida College and TAMU in San Antonio, and $8,000 to Fomento Educating & Cultural de Ibarra. Other recipients included Texas State University and The Salon Professional Academy, each receiving $4,000, and the University of the Ozarks, which received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Reagan Freiling as president, Frank Dansby as vice president, and Bill Klutz as secretary.
Maxine Curtis Foundation is led by Reagan Freiling, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Reagan Freiling
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Dansby
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bill Klutz
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Evans (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Don Freiling (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: William L Klutz Jr. (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Maxine Curtis Foundation
How much does Maxine Curtis Foundation give each year?
Maxine Curtis Foundation gave $48K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 9 grants.
What is Maxine Curtis Foundation's typical grant size?
Maxine Curtis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,787, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maxine Curtis Foundation give grants?
Maxine Curtis Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants) and Dayton, OH (2 grants).
Does Maxine Curtis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Maxine Curtis Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are Maxine Curtis Foundation's largest grantees?
Maxine Curtis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Florida College ($10,000), Tamu ($10,000) and Fomento Educating & Cultural De Ibarra ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maxine Curtis Foundation?
Maxine Curtis Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $39K.
What does Maxine Curtis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maxine Curtis Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says 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 Maxine Curtis Foundation's EIN?
Maxine Curtis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2760667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Maxine Curtis 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 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 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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