The Sharp-Curtis Foundation
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $237K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sharp-Curtis Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,043
- +88.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,043
- +276.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,043
- Total assets
- $236,713
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sharp-Curtis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sister of Charity - Ursula Brown ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Sharp-Curtis Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $8K (2023) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sister of Charity - Ursula Brown | Sisters of Charity | $15,043 |
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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 | $236,713 | $6,556 | $19,405 | $15,043 | 1 | $18,426 | $5,577 | $16,949 |
| 2023 | $242,519 | $4,913 | $12,257 | $8,000 | 2 | $11,391 | $4,047 | $15,083 |
| 2022 | $241,863 | $-3,373 | $19,433 | $15,000 | 1 | $17,379 | $514 | $15,363 |
| 2021 | $264,669 | $2,111 | $19,835 | $15,000 | 1 | $17,332 | $265 | $17,272 |
| 2020 | $282,393 | $23,890 | $19,307 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $21,848 | $15,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharp-Curtis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation is led by Caroline M. Sharp, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline M. Sharp
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Cronson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Roebling Curtis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Kleanthe Curtis
Director
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 Sharp-Curtis Foundation
How much does The Sharp-Curtis Foundation give each year?
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
How large is The Sharp-Curtis Foundation?
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sharp-Curtis Foundation?
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in New York, NY. It holds $237K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Sharp-Curtis Foundation operate?
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is The Sharp-Curtis Foundation's EIN?
The Sharp-Curtis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3864243. 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
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