George Edgar Curtis Home Fund
Preselected recipients only
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $363,247 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$363,247
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $376,376 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $376,376 | 15 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $363,247 | 15 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
George Edgar Curtis Home Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What George Edgar Curtis Home Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $363,247 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brockton Visiting Nurse Association Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Dorn Davies Senior Center | General purpose | $41,870 |
| Charity Guild | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Coastline Elderly Services Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Norwell Visitng Nurse Association Inc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurses Association Inc | General purpose | $28,000 |
| Old Colony Elder Services Inc | For fuel and emergency assistance program | $27,000 |
| South Shore Community Action Council Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging | General purpose | $22,000 |
| Friendship Home Inc | General purpose | $20,377 |
| Massachusetts Association for the Blind | General purpose | $20,000 |
| South Shore Visiting Nurse Association | For telehealth support | $19,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Signature Health Care Corporation | For transport purposes | $5,000 |
| South Shore Support Services Inc | Remote support call program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James G Degiacomo Esq
- Richard J Lawton Esq
Questions people ask
Does George Edgar Curtis Home Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Edgar Curtis Home Fund give?
$363,247 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs George Edgar Curtis Home Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists James G Degiacomo Esq (Co-Trustee) and Richard J Lawton Esq (Co-Trustee).
What does George Edgar Curtis Home Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors and disability.