The McCurdy Family Foundation
The McCurdy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oyster Bay, New York. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, when it reported 12 grants totaling $54,500. No filings have been made since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The McCurdy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The McCurdy Family Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), top state Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $54,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 12
- Average grant
- $4,542
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $2,395,998
- Primary geography
- Virginia (32% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The McCurdy Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing listed the required materials and eligibility restriction above; the foundation’s current application process is not established.
- Review Cycle
- November 1, as listed on the 2020 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Deadline
- November 1, as listed on the 2020 filing; this is a past cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: The Mccurdy Family Foundation
Mailing address: C/O Ian Mccurdy, 5 Sewanhaka Place, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Phone: (516) 922-1077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McCurdy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was New Covenant Schools ($13K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (32%), New York (24%), Connecticut (19%), Massachusetts (13%), and Rhode Island (8%). The listed grants also included recipients in Vermont and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Covenant Schools Lynchburg, VA | Annual Contribution | $12,500 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic, CT | Annual Contribution | $10,000 |
| Coalition for Rainforest Nations New York, NY | Annual Contribution | $6,250 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | Annual Contribution | $6,250 |
| East Woods School Assoc Oyster Bay, NY | Annual Contriubtion | $5,000 |
| Smithfield Preston Fdn Smithfield, VA | Annual Contribution | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | Annual Contriubtion | $4,500 |
| Whaling Museum Society Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Annual Contribution | $2,000 |
| Hands Across the Sea Boston, MA | Annual Contribution | $1,000 |
| Rozalia Project Burlington, VT | Annual Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,395,998 | $123,351 | $78,452 | $54,500 | 12 | $112,414 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2020 grantees described a range of missions: Mystic Seaport Museum strives to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience; Clean Air Task Force works to advance technology and policy for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet; and the Coalition for Rainforest Nations seeks to support forest stewardship, biodiversity, conservation, and climate stability.
Other grantee-described missions included educating students and the public in art and design at Rhode Island School of Design, exploring whaling heritage at The Whaling Museum Society, protecting the ocean at Rozalia Project, and raising literacy levels among Caribbean children at Hands Across the Sea.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $54,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median of $4,750. The largest grants were $12,500 to New Covenant Schools, $10,000 to Mystic Seaport Museum, and $6,250 each to the Coalition for Rainforest Nations and Clean Air Task Force. The filing described the grants as annual contributions.
The 2020 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed an application process requiring IRS 501(c)(3) approval, a copy of the organization’s bylaws, the reason for the grant application, and copies of the last three years of 990 filings. Awards were subject to the applicant being an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit. These instructions are from the 2020 filing and should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Shelia McCurdy as president; Charles G. McCurdy, Virginia Olmstead McCurdy, Charlotte McCurdy, and John B. Olmsted as trustees; and Ian A. McCurdy as treasurer.
The McCurdy Family Foundation is led by Shelia McCurdy, President on the 2020 filing; all 6 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Shelia McCurdy
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020)
Charles G. McCurdy
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Charlotte McCurdy
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
John B. Olmsted
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Virginia Olmstead McCurdy
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2020)
Ian A. McCurdy
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to Ian a McCurdy (Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The McCurdy Family Foundation
How much does The McCurdy Family Foundation give each year?
The McCurdy Family Foundation gave $55K across 12 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The McCurdy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McCurdy Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $4,750, and its average grant was $4,542, across 12 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The McCurdy Family Foundation give grants?
The McCurdy Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Connecticut (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mystic, CT (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The McCurdy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The McCurdy Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Contribution" (10 grants).
Who are The McCurdy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McCurdy Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include New Covenant Schools ($12,500), Mystic Seaport Museum ($10,000) and Coalition for Rainforest Nations ($6,250), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The McCurdy Family Foundation?
The McCurdy Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $123K.
What does The McCurdy Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McCurdy Family Foundation?
The 2020 filing listed the required materials and eligibility restriction above; the foundation’s current application process is not established. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McCurdy Family Foundation's EIN?
The McCurdy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0596016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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