Mike Curb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mike Curb Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$40.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $542,266 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.2 million | 26 | $32.2 million |
| 2023 | $542,266 | 6 | $40.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 8 | $40.1 million |
How to apply
Mike Curb 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 Mike Curb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | General | $1.1 million |
| Smithsonian Institution - National Museum of American History | General | $200,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Council | General | $112,600 |
| Grammy Museum Foundation Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Nashville Public Media | General | $100,000 |
| North Carolina Music Hall of Fame | General | $75,000 |
| White House Historical Association | General | $30,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | General | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Curb
- Linda Curb
- Tracy Moore
Questions people ask
Does Mike Curb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mike Curb Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Mike Curb Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael C Curb (President and Director), Linda Curb (Director) and Tracy Moore (Director and Secretary).
What does Mike Curb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.