William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation
The William and Renee Curtis Family is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported that it was dissolving and had transferred all its assets to a Schwab DAFgiving360 charitable trust donor-advised fund. It reported $0 in assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation gave $258K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,906
- +216.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,746
- +123.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 1451 Bonnymede Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: (805) 565-5285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oceanhills Covenant Church ($203K). Together the top 10 received $246K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 167 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to Nebraska, 2% each to Virginia and Colorado, and 1% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 134% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $82K (2023) to $258K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanhills Covenant Church Santa Barbara, CA | Health & Human Services | $202,500 |
| Schwab DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | Funds to Make Grants | $27,640 |
| Providence Church West Hills, CA | Operating Support | $5,756 |
| Free Methodist Indianapolis, IN | Community Support | $2,050 |
| Young America Foundation Reston, VA | Community Support | $2,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America Englewood, CO | Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Health & Human Services | $1,200 |
| The Freedom Story (FKA the Sold Project) Santa Barbara, CA | Health & Human Services | $1,100 |
| Angel Studios Provo, UT | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Campus Crusade Orlando, FL | Educational | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports $0 in assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $60,554 | $261,608 | $257,906 | 24 | $257,906 | $49,290 | $5,283 |
| 2023 | $201,054 | $70,345 | $91,486 | $81,592 | 17 | $81,592 | $63,065 | $10,409 |
| 2022 | $222,195 | $129,952 | $158,712 | $152,162 | 34 | $152,162 | $75,514 | $12,871 |
| 2021 | $250,955 | $78,092 | $115,330 | $110,363 | 54 | $111,146 | $35,497 | $14,070 |
| 2020 | $288,193 | $315,064 | $130,589 | $128,456 | 38 | — | $53,816 | $5,556 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health and human services, operating support, education, and community support. The supported organizations describe their own work in varied ways: Direct Relief says it provides humanitarian aid to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies; Young Life describes its work as a ministry introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ; and Old Skool Cafe describes its work as faith-based violence prevention and employment skills for underserved youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $257,906. Grant amounts ranged from $330 to $202,500, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $202,500 to OceanHills Covenant Church for health and human services and $27,640 to Schwab DAFgiving360 for funds to make grants. Other listed recipients included Providence Church ($5,756), Free Methodist ($2,050), Young America Foundation ($2,000), Freedom Service Dogs of America ($1,500), and Young Life ($1,200).
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Renee J. Curtis as CFO/Secretary and William R. Curtis as CEO/President.
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation is led by William R. Curtis, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William R. Curtis
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee J. Curtis
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation
How much does William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation give each year?
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation gave $258K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 17 grants.
What is William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,746, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation give grants?
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (4 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health & Human Services" (7 grants) and "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oceanhills Covenant Church ($202,500), Schwab DAFGIVING360 ($27,640) and Providence Church ($5,756), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including health and human services, operating support, education, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation?
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation's EIN?
William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0901645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William and Renee Curtis Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-and-renee-curtis-family-foundation-morg_88a34d1358c940c695005ce864bbec0f
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