Private foundation · EIN 47-2220532 · Hermosa Beach, California · Human services

Curcio 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: 4 grants paid, $205K total, median $43K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$205K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Butler National Scholarship FundOak Brook, ILGeneral fund$100K
Shedd AquariumChicago, ILGeneral fund$60K
Evans ScholarsGlenview, ILGeneral fund$25K
Desert Scholarship FoundationBoise, IDGeneral fund$20K

By state: Illinois 3 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Curcio Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hermosa Beach, California, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Curcio 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 Curcio Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $205K across 4 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does Curcio Family Foundation give?

Illinois (3 grants), Idaho (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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