Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$62,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,500 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $91,500 | 27 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 22 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $62,500 | 19 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $29,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $14,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Episcopal School | General operating | $8,000 |
| Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation | General operating | $6,000 |
| Orcat Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| NPR Foreign Correspondents | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Silent Spring Institute | General operating | $5,000 |
| Va Health Center Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| WGCC Sheild Foundation | General operating | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Madeira School Fund | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | General operating | $2,500 |
| All Charities Fund Ocean Reef All Charities | General operating | $2,000 |
| Island Dolphin Care | General operating | $2,000 |
| York County Family Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
| Northern Virginia Alliance League | General operating | $1,000 |
| Potomac Institute for Policy Studies | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Lukes Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Prevention Partners | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charlotte Curry
- Sherry Ruffing
- Thomas A Knox
- Jennifer Schreyer
Questions people ask
Does Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation give?
$62,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charlotte Curry (President), Sherry Ruffing (Trustee), Thomas A Knox (Trustee) and Jennifer Schreyer (Trustee).
What does Charles E and Charlotte T Curry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.