Philip J Curtis Foundation
The Philip J Curtis Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for arts organizations, parks, social services, and other recipients.
Philip J Curtis Foundation at a glance
In short: Philip J Curtis Foundation gave $97K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. 86% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,700
- -39.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,907
- -65.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $316,130
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 86% first-time grantees (12 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Philip J Curtis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4447 Springbrook Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 787-9481
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Philip J Curtis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spring Arbor Univ ($50K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 50 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 12% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Philip J Curtis Foundation open to new grantees?
86%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 14 grantees (86%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 7% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 344% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2025) to $273K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Arbor Univ Spring Arbor, MI | Capital | $50,000 |
| Jackson School of Arts Jackson, MI | Operations | $11,000 |
| Cattle Track Arts Scottsdale, AZ | Operations | $10,000 |
| Jackson Co Parks Jackson, MI | Capital | $10,000 |
| Jackson Symphony Orch Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| MI Theatre - Jackson Jackson, MI | Capital | $5,000 |
| Dawn Farms Ann Arbor, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Family Service Jackson Jackson, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Jackson Interfarth Sh Jackson, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ | Operations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $316,130 | $92,833 | $96,720 | $96,700 | 14 | $95,700 | $5,302 | $27,847 |
| 2024 | $315,350 | $178,720 | $209,518 | $159,500 | 8 | $209,500 | $8,720 | $26,198 |
| 2023 | $295,763 | $219,150 | $119,117 | $119,100 | 10 | $119,100 | $6,633 | $15,499 |
| 2022 | $218,426 | $232,705 | $201,361 | $201,333 | 12 | $201,343 | — | $10,843 |
| 2021 | $213,522 | $411,948 | $272,506 | $272,500 | 6 | $272,500 | $765 | $10,980 |
| 2020 | $73,327 | $151,168 | $153,331 | $153,330 | 8 | — | $1,168 | $4,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip J Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Cascades Humane Society, a 2025 recipient, describes its mission as promoting responsible animal treatment, reducing the number of abused and unwanted animals, and conducting community programs that promote quality animal care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $96,700 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Spring Arbor University for capital, $11,000 to Jackson School of Arts for operations, $10,000 to Cattle Track Arts for operations, and $10,000 to Jackson County Parks for capital. Cascades Humane Society received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Philip J Curtis is listed as the foundation’s trustee on the 2025 filing.
Philip J Curtis Foundation is led by Philip J Curtis, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip J Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Philip J Curtis Foundation
How much does Philip J Curtis Foundation give each year?
Philip J Curtis Foundation gave $97K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 8 grants.
What is Philip J Curtis Foundation's typical grant size?
Philip J Curtis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,907, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Philip J Curtis Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Philip J Curtis Foundation give grants?
Philip J Curtis Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (7 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Philip J Curtis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Philip J Curtis Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (11 grants) and "Capital" (3 grants).
Who are Philip J Curtis Foundation's largest grantees?
Philip J Curtis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Spring Arbor Univ ($50,000), Jackson School of Arts ($11,000) and Cattle Track Arts ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philip J Curtis Foundation?
Philip J Curtis Foundation reported $316K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Philip J Curtis Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Philip J Curtis Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Philip J Curtis Foundation's EIN?
Philip J Curtis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6464518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Philip J 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Philip J Curtis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/philip-j-curtis-foundation-morg_c8f8e4aa267f4a26a26585934a8391bb
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