Private foundation · EIN 04-1225270 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George Edgar Curtis Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $363K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$363K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brockton Visiting Nurse Association IncBrockton, MAGeneral purpose$50K
Dorn Davies Senior CenterBrockton, MAGeneral purpose$42K
Charity GuildBrockton, MAGeneral purpose$30K
Coastline Elderly Services IncNew Bedford, MAGeneral purpose$30K
Norwell Visitng Nurse Association IncNorwell, MAGeneral purpose$30K
Southcoast Visiting Nurses Association IncFairhaven, MAGeneral purpose$28K
Old Colony Elder Services IncBrockton, MAFor fuel and emergency assistance program$27K
South Shore Community Action Council IncPlymouth, MAGeneral purpose$25K
Friends of the Duxbury Council on AgingDuxbury, MAGeneral purpose$22K
Friendship Home IncNorwell, MAGeneral purpose$20K
Massachusetts Association for the BlindWorcester, MAGeneral purpose$20K
South Shore Visiting Nurse AssociationRockland, MAFor telehealth support$19K
Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Signature Health Care CorporationBrockton, MAFor transport purposes$5,000
South Shore Support Services IncWeymouth, MARemote support call program$5,000

About this foundation

George Edgar Curtis Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Roche Carens & Degiacomo, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does George Edgar Curtis Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does George Edgar Curtis Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $363K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does George Edgar Curtis Trust give?

Massachusetts (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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