Private foundation · EIN 06-1691227 · Bradenton, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael G Curran Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $755K total, median $1,250. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$755K
Median grant
$1,250
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$17M

How to apply

N/A Contact: Travis Williams, TRAVISW@CURRANFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Triangle Aquatic CenterCary, NCGeneral operations$752K
Cary Chamber Honor a TeacherCary, NCGeneral operations$1,250
Duke HealthDurham, NCGeneral operations$1,000

About this foundation

Michael G Curran Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bradenton, Florida, administered in care of Michael G Curran, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Michael G Curran Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Michael G Curran Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $755K across 3 grants, a median of $1,250.

Where does Michael G Curran Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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