Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation
The Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, with awards supporting operations and capital projects.
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Michigan. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,000
- +68.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,583
- +40.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $353,654
- +15.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (82% 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 Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 766, Jackson, MI 49204-0766
Phone: (517) 787-9481
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cattle Track Arts ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 18% went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 162% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% 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 $21K (2022) to $55K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle Track Arts Scottsdale, AZ | Operations | $10,000 |
| Jackson School of Arts Jackson, MI | Operations | $8,500 |
| Michigan Theatre-Jack Jackson, MI | Capital | $6,000 |
| Andy's Angels Found Jackson, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Univ of Michigan Med Ann Arbor, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Jackson Co Parks Jackson, MI | Capital | $5,000 |
| Jackson Symphony Orch Jackson, MI | Operations | $3,500 |
| Jackson Interfaith Shel Jackson, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Jackson Co Treat Court Jackson, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| So Jackson Comm Church Jackson, MI | Operations | $2,500 |
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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 | $353,654 | $85,253 | $55,176 | $55,000 | 12 | $55,000 | $24,556 | $46,967 |
| 2024 | $305,564 | $59,559 | $32,894 | $32,625 | 10 | $32,625 | $23,714 | $40,962 |
| 2023 | $258,450 | $28,808 | $21,000 | $21,000 | 5 | $21,000 | $12,588 | $31,442 |
| 2022 | $244,155 | $19,100 | $21,175 | $21,000 | 6 | $21,000 | $13,179 | $28,964 |
| 2021 | $236,341 | $67,005 | $50,158 | $48,000 | 5 | $50,000 | — | $29,957 |
| 2020 | $219,212 | $40,948 | $21,710 | $21,500 | 9 | — | $20,907 | $21,265 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $55,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $4,250.
Among its 2025 grants, Cattle Track Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona, received $10,000 for operations; Jackson School of Arts received $8,500 for operations; and Michigan Theatre-Jack received $6,000 for capital. Other awards included $5,000 each to Andy's Angels Found and Univ of Michigan Med for operations, and $5,000 to Jackson Co Parks for capital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip J Curtis and Denise R Curtis as trustees.
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Denise R Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation
How much does Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation give each year?
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 10 grants.
What is Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $4,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation give grants?
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (10 grants).
Does Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (10 grants).
Who are Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cattle Track Arts ($10,000), Jackson School of Arts ($8,500) and Michigan Theatre-Jack ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation?
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation reported $354K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Robbie Curtis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0201166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Robbie Curtis Charitable 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 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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