Private foundation · EIN 33-0277610 · Riverside, California

General & Mrs Curtis E Lemay 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: 1 grants paid, $230K total, median $230K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Awards and stipends are given to fulfil the organization's mission: To provide support for indigent widows and/or widowers of active duty and retired air force officers as well as enlisted personnel.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$230K
Median grant
$230K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
There are no deadlines for a submission
Assets
$12M

How to apply

Applications can be submitted electronically or through the mail, however all originals must be submitted through the mail Contact: Leana Franklin, 21824 Cactus Ave Ste 102, Riverside, Ca, 8005545510 Deadlines: There are no deadlines for a submission Restrictions: Awards and stipends are given to fulfil the organization's mission: To provide support for indigent widows and/or widowers of active duty and retired air force officers as well as enlisted personnel.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Living StipendsRiverside, CAWidow/widower support$230K

About this foundation

General & Mrs Curtis E Lemay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Riverside, California, tax-exempt since 1989. 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 General & Mrs Curtis E Lemay 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 General & Mrs Curtis E Lemay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $230K across 1 grants, a median of $230K.

Where does General & Mrs Curtis E Lemay Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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