Curvey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Curvey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $178,950 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$178,950
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $159,700 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,750 | 11 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $159,700 | 17 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $178,950 | 13 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Curvey Family 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 Curvey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $80,000 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $76,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $22,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Bald Peak Historic Fund | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| The Nick | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Gulf Shore Play House | General Charitable Purposes | $22,000 |
| Granite State Adaptive | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Boston Symphony | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Write the World | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Wright Museum | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Boat Museum | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Bald Peak Community Fund | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Southern Maine | General Charitable Purposes | $550 |
| Prof Fire Fighters of NH (Fallen Fighters Fund) | Fallen Fighters Fund (charitable purposes) | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Curvey
- J Scott Curvey
- Jeffrey C Curvey
Questions people ask
Does Curvey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Curvey Family Foundation give?
$178,950 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Curvey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James C Curvey (Trustee), J Scott Curvey (CFO, Trustee) and Jeffrey C Curvey (Exec. Director, Trustee).
What does Curvey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.