THE CURTIS FUND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO VERMONT STUDENTS PURSUING A POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, AIMING TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD SO THAT EVERY VERMONTER HAS A CHANCE TO OBTAIN THE EDUCATION THEY NEED, REGARDLESS OF FAMILY BACKGROUND, INCOME LEVEL, OR BIRTHPLACE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.3M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$744K
About The Curtis Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Curtis Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MIDDLEBURY, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,265,687 | $33,022,351 | $29,046,871 |
| Revenue | $1,312,033 | $1,483,670 | $1,318,409 |
| Expenses | $2,613,841 | $2,494,314 | $2,206,234 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | $2,052,113 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,133,148 | $1,119,184 | $494,825 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $1,594,761 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Curtis Fund Inc
Curtis Credential of Value (CoV) Scholarship Program
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Curtis Fund General Scholarships for Postsecondary Education
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Amount
$3,400 annually (as of 2022-23 academic year)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Curtis Fund Commitment: A Comprehensive Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators
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Amount
Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, food, and transportation)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vermont Scholarship Fund Co Vermont Student Assistance Corporation ($2,095,650), Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children ($115,500), Community College of Vermont ($20,147).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERMONT SCHOLARSHIP FUND CO VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION WINOOSKI, VT | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM THE CURTIS FUND, INC. | $2,095,650 |
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT MONTPELIER, VT | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM THE CURTIS FUND, INC. | $20,147 |
| VERMONT ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN BURLINGTON, VT | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM THE CURTIS FUND, INC. | $115,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL SMITH | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| AMY MELLENCAMP | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JOAN GOLDSTEIN | VICE- PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL BREEN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| PEGGY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SETH BOWDEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| LEILANI PEARL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| HILLARY BURROWS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL METZ | DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/31/24 | 0.5 | — |
| LAUREN PHILIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | — |
| SHANA TROMBLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 2/9/24 | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Curtis Fund Inc?
The Curtis Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in MIDDLEBURY, VT. It holds $34.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Curtis Fund Inc?
As of 2024, The Curtis Fund Inc holds $34.3M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $2.2M in 2024.
Where does The Curtis Fund Inc operate?
The Curtis Fund Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What size grants does The Curtis Fund Inc award?
In 2024, The Curtis Fund Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $744K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Curtis Fund Inc's EIN?
The Curtis Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-6009912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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