The Curtis Foundation
The Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Riverside, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets.
The Curtis Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,876
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Curtis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Curtis Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $16K (2020). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tyndale Theological Seminary Wheaton, IL | Religious | $10,000 |
| City Fest Co the Luis Palau Association Portland, OR | Religious | $2,640 |
| Center for Hope & Renewal Greenwich, CT | Mental Health | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,876 | — | — | — | — | — | $831 |
| 2023 | $16,876 | — | — | — | — | — | $831 |
| 2022 | $16,876 | — | $13,640 | $13,640 | 3 | $13,640 | $1,167 |
| 2021 | $30,516 | — | $15,500 | $15,500 | 2 | $15,500 | $1,885 |
| 2020 | $46,016 | $25,000 | $16,000 | $16,000 | 3 | — | $1,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $831 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Curtis Foundation is led by Mark Curtis, Director, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Curtis
Director, Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Curtis Foundation
How large is The Curtis Foundation?
The Curtis Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Curtis Foundation?
The Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Riverside, CT. It holds $17K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Curtis Foundation operate?
The Curtis Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, Oregon.
How much is The Curtis Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $831 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Curtis Foundation's EIN?
The Curtis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3682373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
Live grants for the work The Curtis Foundation funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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