The Curley Foundation
Accepts applications
The Curley Foundation is a private foundation in La Mesa, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,300 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $8,300 and the largest $8,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$140,300
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$8,300
- Largest grant$8,300
- Assets$1.4 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,000 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $140,300 | 20 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | The Curley Foundation 8405 Zeta Street, La Mesa, CA 91942 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (619) 589-8151, stvbrry@cox.net |
| What to submit | The foundation disseminates application forms to san diego area high schools and colleges for use in making aplications for grants (see attached application form). |
| Restrictions | No more than one-third of the total grants made may be awarded to persons who receive their primary and secondary education outside of san diego county, California. No other restrictions or limitations apply. |
What The Curley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $122,300 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $12,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition & expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $8,300 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $6,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $4,000 |
| Individual | College tuition and expenses | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mona Nesheim
- Carmen J Berry
- Christopher Ian Martin Berry
- Christine D Dobbins
- Stephen D Berry
Questions people ask
Does The Curley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Curley Foundation give?
$140,300 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $8,300.
Who runs The Curley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mona Nesheim (Director), Carmen J Berry (President & Dir), Christopher Ian Martin Berry (Cfo) and Christine D Dobbins (Vice Pres & Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Curley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.