Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation is a private foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $55.6 million in 143 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$55.6 million
- Number of grants143
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$639 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48.6 million the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $23.9 million | 131 | $614 million |
| 2023 | $35.1 million | 143 | $590 million |
| 2024 | $48.6 million | 144 | $611 million |
| 2025 | $55.6 million | 143 | $639 million |
How to apply
Beth and Ravenel 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 19 | $11.8 million |
| New York | 37 | $10.7 million |
| Virginia | 12 | $6.4 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $5.0 million |
| California | 10 | $4.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $3.6 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $2.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.7 million |
| Indiana | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Texas | 5 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charter School Growth Fund | Unrestricted | $5.0 million |
| American Enterprise Institute | Yuval chair, storey chairs, other projects | $5.0 million |
| Hudson Institute | Wrm's work, political studies program, gen opps | $3.1 million |
| Khan Academy | Unrestricted | $2.0 million |
| Rockefeller University | Campaign | $2.0 million |
| Stand Together Foundation | Nextladder ventures partnership | $2.0 million |
| Vela Education Fund | Founders who focus on core learning, STEM, career and technical education, and economics and entrepreneurship. | $2.0 million |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1.5 million |
| State Policy Network | Unrestricted | $1.5 million |
| Bill of Rights Institute | America 250 efforts, bri jr., and work in pa, nc, va, az, oh, wi, ga, and nv | $1.3 million |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | Moonshot campaign | $1.3 million |
| Heterodox Academy | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Silicon Schools Fund | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Great Hearts Academies | For academically at-risk students | $750,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Advancing excellence initiative | $600,000 |
| Drexel Fund | Unrestricted | $560,000 |
| 3DE | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| American Federation for Children | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Catalyze Challenge | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Center for Teen Flourishing | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Emergent Order Foundation | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Primer Foundation | Tx expansion work in partnership with bpue | $480,000 |
| American Exchange Project | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Atlas Network | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Frick Collection | Campaign for the frick | $400,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted and fstc implementation | $350,000 |
| Economic Policy Innovation Center | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| National Alliance for Public Charter Schools | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Onyourmark Education Co Cambiar Education | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| US Chamber of Commerce Foundation | National civics bee | $350,000 |
| VMTS Education | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Young People's Chorus of New York City | Unrestricted | $325,000 |
| Institute for Responsible Citizenship | Stipends and gen opps | $310,000 |
| Buckeye Institute | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Geo Academies | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Georgia Center for Opportunity | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ravenel B Curry III
- Caroline Rivers Curry
- Kimberly Dennis
- Vanessa Mendoza
- Toby Stock
Questions people ask
Does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation give?
$55.6 million in tax year 2025, across 143 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ravenel B Curry III (President), Caroline Rivers Curry (Trustee), Kimberly Dennis (Trustee) and Vanessa Mendoza (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.