The Curtis Foundation
Accepts applications
The Curtis Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $387,800 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$387,800
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,850 the year before.
27% 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 | $1.3 million | 48 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $201,850 | 47 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $387,800 | 56 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Donald W Curtis 622 Lakestone Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 781-6119 |
| What to submit | In writing: 1.history and needs of beneficiary; 2. Proof of exempt status of payee; 3. Benefit to be derived from grant. |
| Deadlines | At least six months prior to requested disbursement date |
| Restrictions | Awards should be to: nc state supported schools or tax exempt and charitable organizations |
What The Curtis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 49 | $356,300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Educational Foundation Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Bessemer | General support | $30,000 |
| Edenton Street United Methodist Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Methodist Home for Children | General support | $18,000 |
| Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs | General support | $15,000 |
| Institute for Responsible Citizenship | General support | $15,000 |
| UNC Health Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $10,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| One More Refuge | General support | $10,000 |
| Scotland Memorial Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center | General support | $10,000 |
| UNC Women's Leadership Council | General support | $10,000 |
| Wakemed Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Bessemer City History and Arts Society | General support | $5,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $5,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Green Chair Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Guilford College | General support | $5,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General support | $5,000 |
| NC Conference of the United Methodist Church | General support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Broadcast Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,000 |
| SPCA of Wake County | General support | $5,000 |
| Tammy Lynn Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The University of Georgia Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Transitions Lifecare | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Greater Triangle | General support | $5,000 |
| Urban Ministries of the Greater Triangle | General support | $5,000 |
| William Peace University | General support | $5,000 |
| Alliance Medicial Ministry | General support | $2,500 |
| Best NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coastal Carolina | General support | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of Wake County | General support | $2,500 |
| Fitch Pediatric Rehab | General support | $2,500 |
| Focus | General support | $2,500 |
| Higher Education Works Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald W Curtis
- Donna C McClatchey
Questions people ask
Does The Curtis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: At least six months prior to requested disbursement date.
How much does The Curtis Foundation give?
$387,800 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Curtis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald W Curtis (President/Trustee) and Donna C McClatchey (Trustee).
What does The Curtis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.