Curtiss & Mary Brennan Foundation
Accepts applications
Curtiss & Mary Brennan Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$602,511
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,600 the year before.
82% 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 | $39,600 | 13 | $613,874 |
| 2024 | $40,500 | 11 | $602,511 |
How to apply
| Contact | Curtiss T Brennan 1000 Cordova Place 426, Santa Fe, NM 87505 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (505) 988-3304 |
| What to submit | Application must be in writing and include a signed statement of purpose. |
| Deadlines | December 30, for the following year. |
| Restrictions | Most awards are designed to be used for archaeological research. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Curtiss & Mary Brennan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $6,800 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,700 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Archaeological research at cakakmul, mexico | $5,000 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Archaeological research at buena vista, chillon valley, peru | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | Archaeological research at knossos, crete | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Archaeological research in los sapos, copan, honduras | $5,000 |
| McMaster University | Archaeological research at tiwanaku, bolivia | $5,000 |
| Providence College | Archaeological research in the paleolithic period, crete | $5,000 |
| The GS Udh Foundation at the California State University of Dominguez Hills | Archaeological research in the santa river valley, peru | $4,700 |
| Blue Skye Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Toronto | Archaeological research in the jequetepeque valley, peru | $1,800 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $1,000 |
| The Historic Santa Fe Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Curtiss T Brennan
- Mary G Brennan
- Eric Swenson
Questions people ask
Does Curtiss & Mary Brennan Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 30, for the following year..
How much does Curtiss & Mary Brennan Foundation give?
$40,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Curtiss & Mary Brennan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Curtiss T Brennan (Manager), Mary G Brennan (Director) and Eric Swenson (Director).
What does Curtiss & Mary Brennan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.