The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Camp Springs, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation at a glance
In short: The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,330
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Calverthealth Foundation Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 694% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calverthealth Foundation Inc Prince Frederick, MD | The purpose of this contribution is to provide financial assistance to calverthealth foundation to enhance its ability to pursue its charitable mission. | $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 | $15,330 | — | $9,320 | $5,000 | 1 | $7,150 | — | $1,030 |
| 2023 | $24,650 | $155 | $12,995 | $5,000 | 1 | $8,997 | — | $1,572 |
| 2022 | $37,490 | $28 | $25,200 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | — | $2,466 |
| 2021 | $62,662 | $48 | $2,950 | — | — | $1,475 | — | $3,158 |
| 2020 | $65,564 | $72 | $12,950 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $72 | $3,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George T. Curtis III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry R. Hoerner III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josephine Curtis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael B. Gimbert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank V. Mazza (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 George & Josephine Curtis Foundation
How much does The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation give each year?
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation?
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation?
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Camp Springs, MD. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation operate?
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation's EIN?
The George & Josephine Curtis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6587687. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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