The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in South Hampton, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing describes grants to local charitable organizations, including food pantries, a hospital, a school, youth organizations, and the Salvation Army.
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation gave $86K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,000
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,059
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,699,995
- +13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% 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 Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says the requested materials are a letter stating the organization’s name and address, the amount requested, and the purpose. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Janice Morse Trustee
Mailing address: 52 Highland Road, South Hampton, NH 03827
Phone: (978) 462-3136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Pettengill House ($18K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 2% to recipients in New Hampshire. The listed 2024 grants show awards to organizations in Massachusetts, including communities in the Merrimack Valley and Newburyport area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $74K (2021) to $86K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pettengill House Salisbury, MA | Community Support | $18,000 |
| Anna Jaques Comm Health Foundation Newburyport, MA | InfusionStation | $10,000 |
| YWCA Greater Newburyport Newburyport, MA | ProgramDevelopment | $10,000 |
| Maudslay State Park Assoc Newburyport, MA | Pond restoration | $6,000 |
| 1st Lt Derek Hines Soldiers Assist Fund Newburyport, MA | Assistance to Veterans and Families | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Merrimack Valley Salisbury, MA | ProgramDevelopment | $5,000 |
| Our Neighbor's Table Inc Amesbury, MA | Food Pantry andCommunity Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Newburyport Newburyport, MA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Lucy's Love Bus Boston, MA | Therapy for ill children | $5,000 |
| Sawyer's Hill Burying Grounds Association Newburyport, MA | Tree removal | $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 | $1,699,995 | $312,954 | $111,794 | $86,000 | 17 | $97,895 | $302,189 | $103,567 |
| 2023 | $1,498,835 | $105,644 | $97,747 | $76,000 | 15 | $86,328 | $96,225 | $90,188 |
| 2022 | $1,490,938 | $99,462 | $98,027 | $76,000 | 13 | $86,206 | $90,043 | $89,031 |
| 2021 | $1,489,503 | $147,469 | $93,618 | $73,500 | 13 | $83,699 | $138,050 | $95,069 |
| 2020 | $1,435,652 | $51,344 | $99,253 | $78,500 | 13 | — | $41,925 | $81,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $104K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to local charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for community services, food assistance, health care, youth programs, veterans and their families, and local restoration and tree-removal work.
Among its grantees, The Pettengill House says its mission is to support and empower children and families through education, case management, basic needs, and coordinated community support. Lucy’s Love Bus says it provides free integrative therapies and holistic support to children with cancer and their families. Our Neighbors’ Table says it provides food to people experiencing food insecurity and supports regional food coordination.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $86,000 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $18,000 to The Pettengill House; $10,000 each to Anna Jaques Community Health Foundation and YWCA Greater Newburyport; and $6,000 to Maudslay State Park Association. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to the 1st Lt Derek Hines Soldiers Assist Fund, Boys and Girls Club of Merrimack Valley, Our Neighbors’ Table, Salvation Army of Newburyport, Lucy’s Love Bus, and Sawyer’s Hill Burying Grounds Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Janice C Morse is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation is led by Janice C Morse, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice C Morse
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Janice C Morse (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation
How much does The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation gave $86K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 15 grants.
What is The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,059, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newburyport, MA (9 grants), Amesbury, MA (3 grants) and Salisbury, MA (2 grants).
Does The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Pettengill House ($18,000), Anna Jaques Comm Health Foundation ($10,000) and YWCA Greater Newburyport ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation?
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to local charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for community services, food assistance, health care, youth programs, veterans and their families, and local restoration and tree-removal work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Frank L Currier Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6889522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frank L Currier 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.
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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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