Private foundation · EIN 26-3232229 · Okemos, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Kimberly Currie Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $12K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $149K total, median $12K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: No grants for individual scholarships

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$149K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Grant application form including applicants governing body, tax exempt status letter, project budget Contact: James a Currie President, 4759 Ottawa Drive, Okemos, Mi, 5173499490 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: No grants for individual scholarships

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Impression 5 Science MuseumLansing, MIGeneral museum fndg$25K
The Soo Locks Children's MuseumSault Ste Marie, MIMuseum exhibit develpmt$20K
Feeding America West Mi Food BankComstock Park, MIMobil food pantry$15K
Community Foundation of Marquette CoMarquette, MIUtility dome kids cove$15K
Grand Marais Historical Soc IncGrand Marais, MIOld post office restoratn project$15K
Lansing Food BankLansing, MIMid mi mobil food pantry$13K
Highfields IncOnondaga, MIMusic therapy program$11K
Upper Peninsula Children's MuseumMarquette, MIPlaymakers program$10K
Mary Free Bed Hospital and RehabGrand Rapids, MIWheelchair sports camp$10K
Boys and Girls Club of LansingLansing, MICoding program$7,500
Girl Scouts Heart of MichiganGrand Ledge, MIGirl scouts outreach$5,000
Scouting of America Crossroads CncilEagle, MIScoutreach$2,500

About this foundation

James and Kimberly Currie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Okemos, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James and Kimberly Currie Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application form including applicants governing body, tax exempt status letter, project budget Deadlines: NONE.

How much does James and Kimberly Currie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $149K across 12 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does James and Kimberly Currie Foundation give?

Michigan (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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