The Curaterra Foundation
The Curaterra Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $406,616 to charitable organizations, with grants supporting work that includes social innovation, social services, education, and regenerative agriculture.
The Curaterra Foundation at a glance
In short: The Curaterra Foundation gave $407K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $406,616
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,965
- -45.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,287,839
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Curaterra Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 335 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone: (484) 431-3073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Curaterra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashoka ($103K). Together the top 10 received $402K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 47 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 25% to recipients in Virginia, and 1% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Curaterra Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $57K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $55K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $405K (2023) to $473K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $407K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashoka Arlington, VA | To Support Ashoka Fellows | $102,500 |
| Asylum Pride House Philadelphia, PA | To Support Case Management Services | $69,120 |
| Big Picture Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To support charitable recruitment and community engagement - el centro school | $60,000 |
| Immaculata University Immaculata, PA | To Support Alice Leisch Guarino Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Rodale Institute Kutztown, PA | To Support Organic Compliance Specialist Training Program | $50,000 |
| Phillysafe Philadelphia, PA | To Support Area 32 Expansion - 10 Blocks | $25,000 |
| Broad Street Ministry Philadelphia, PA | To Support De-Escalation Training | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Social Mission Society DBA Lutheran Settlement House Philadelphia, PA | To Support Alice's Hopeline Fund | $10,000 |
| Prevention Point Philadelphia Incorporated Philadelphia, PA | To Support Operations | $10,000 |
| Pathways to Housing Philadelphia, PA | To Support Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $9,287,839 | $663,570 | $467,840 | $406,616 | 11 | $458,120 | $622,333 | $416,199 |
| 2023 | $9,092,109 | $282,640 | $461,549 | $404,930 | 6 | $451,971 | $236,778 | $396,762 |
| 2022 | $9,271,018 | $486,972 | $573,465 | $473,400 | 7 | $516,746 | $435,238 | $408,914 |
| 2021 | $9,357,511 | $2,274,558 | $505,399 | $445,900 | 11 | $489,136 | $2,255,637 | $435,507 |
| 2020 | $7,588,352 | $390,162 | $455,702 | $410,000 | 12 | — | $382,651 | $382,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Curaterra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $416K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. Ashoka describes its mission as building an “everyone a changemaker” world and encouraging social innovation for the public good. Rodale Institute says it advances regenerative organic agriculture through research, farmer training, and education. Broad Street Ministry describes its work as offering hospitality to neighbors in need and supporting their connection, dignity, security, and self-sufficiency. Prevention Point Philadelphia says it promotes health, empowerment, and safety for communities affected by drug use and poverty through public health services.
Other 2024 grant purposes included case management, school community engagement, a scholarship fund, de-escalation training, housing, and classroom support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $406,616. Grant amounts ranged from $4,996 to $102,500, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $102,500 to Ashoka, $69,120 to Asylum Pride House, $60,000 to Big Picture Philadelphia, and $50,000 each to Immaculata University and Rodale Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl A. Guarino as chair; Eric Guarino as president; Gregory Epps and Karen Epps as vice presidents; Doris Leisch as secretary; Juliana Guarino as treasurer; and Christopher Guarino and Anna Sunnergren as directors.
The Curaterra Foundation is led by Eric Guarino, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Guarino
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl A. Guarino
Chair
Chairman of the Board → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Sunnergren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Guarino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris Leisch
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Epps
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Guarino
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Epps
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Guarino-Epps (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Curaterra Foundation
How much does The Curaterra Foundation give each year?
The Curaterra Foundation gave $407K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $405K across 6 grants.
What is The Curaterra Foundation's typical grant size?
The Curaterra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,965, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Curaterra Foundation that year got $57K on average.
Where does The Curaterra Foundation give grants?
The Curaterra Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants).
Does The Curaterra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Curaterra Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Curaterra Foundation's largest grantees?
The Curaterra Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ashoka ($102,500), Asylum Pride House ($69,120) and Big Picture Philadelphia ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Curaterra Foundation?
The Curaterra Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $458K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $416K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Curaterra Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. Ashoka describes its mission as building an “everyone a changemaker” world and encouraging social innovation for the public good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Curaterra Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Curaterra Foundation's EIN?
The Curaterra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1909615. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Curaterra 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 years 2020–2024
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