Curci Fund
Accepts applications
Curci Fund is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $783,750 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$783,750
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 47 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $783,750 | 51 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward Diorio 717 Lido Park Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 673-1060 |
| What to submit | In writing and statement of purpose for which funds are to be used. |
What Curci Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43 | $950,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Neurosciences innovation | $250,000 |
| Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Eisenhower lucy curci cancer center | $100,000 |
| Land of the Free Foundation | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Sergerstrom Center of the Arts | General support of charity | $45,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Neurosciences innovation | $25,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | General support of charity | $20,000 |
| Hope Builders | General support of charity | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Caterinas Club | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Family Enterprise USA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Goodwill of Orange County | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Homeword | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| National Football Foundation | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Valley Christian Assembly | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | Adopt-a-student | $10,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | Adopt-a-student | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Church | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Share Ourselves | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| St Michael's Abbey | Board advised donation - jlc | $10,000 |
| Tuna Club Foundation | Board advised donation - jmc | $10,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of la | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Board advised donation - arc | $8,000 |
| Galilee Center | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Harbor Day School | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Heart of Jesus Retreat Center | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Homeword | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Hope in Motion International | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| The Shea Center | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Mission Foundation | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Cielo | General support of charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Curci
- Michael T Curci
- Edward J Di Orio
- Thomas H Purcell
- Anthony R Curci
- John M Curci
- Sienna Curci Howser
Questions people ask
Does Curci Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Curci Fund give?
$783,750 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Curci Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists John L Curci (President/Director), Michael T Curci (Secretary/Director), Edward J Di Orio (Treasurer) and Thomas H Purcell (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Curci Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and faith communities.