Curtis-meares Foundation

EIN 92-0171599 · AK · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in NY, AK
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Curtis-meares Foundation based in AK paid 5 grants totaling $19.3K to 5 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $11.8K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included NYFA WILD SHORE, CALYPSO FARM AND ECOLOGY CENTER, and BUNNELL STREET ARTS CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$229,541
Giving (latest yr)
$19,348
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
5
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Nyfa Wild Shore$11,797
  • Calypso Farm and Ecology Center$5,500
  • Bunnell Street Arts Center$1,033
  • Kbbi$518
  • Kuac Friends Group$500

Where grants went

  • New York$11,797 · 1 grant
  • Alaska$7,551 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (5)

Nyfa Wild Shore
New York, NY
General Fund
$11,797
Calypso Farm and Ecology Center
Fairbanks, AK
General Fund
$5,500
Bunnell Street Arts Center
Homer, AK
General Fund
$1,033
Kbbi
Homer, AK
General Fund
$518
Kuac Friends Group
Fairbanks, AK
General Fund
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Curtis-meares Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Curtis-meares Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Curtis-meares Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $19.3K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $11.8K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include NYFA WILD SHORE, CALYPSO FARM AND ECOLOGY CENTER, BUNNELL STREET ARTS CENTER, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Curtis-meares Foundation is a private foundation based in Alaska, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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