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Curtis-Meares Foundation is a private corporation based in HOMER, AK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Carolyn C Meares. It holds total assets of $237K. Annual income is reported at $53K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alaska, New York and Virginia. According to available records, Curtis-Meares Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $91K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $28K in 2021 to $16K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $29K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Alaska and New York and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$518
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Curtis-Meares Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AK, NY, VA.
Curtis-Meares Foundation has distributed a total of $91K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $15K.
Curtis-Meares Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Curtis-Meares Foundation is headquartered in HOMER, AK. While based in AK, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Meares | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald Meares | SECRETARY-TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carolyn Meares | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Meares | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Meares | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$23K
Total Assets
$237K
Fair Market Value
$280K
Net Worth
$237K
Grants Paid
$16K
Contributions
$1K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$14K
Total: $201K
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$91K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyGENERAL FUND | Fairbanks, AK | $2K | 2021 |
| Calypso Farm And Ecology CenterGENERAL FUND | Fairbanks, AK | $8K | 2024 |
| Nyfa Wild ShoreGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $6K | 2024 |
| Bunnell Street Arts CenterGENERAL FUND | Homer, AK | $1K | 2024 |
| KbbiGENERAL FUND | Homer, AK | $500 | 2024 |
| Kuac Friends GroupGENERAL FUND | Fairbanks, AK | $500 | 2024 |
| Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival IncGENERAL FUND | Fairbanks, AK | $1K | 2023 |
| Conservation FundGENERAL FUND | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Ny Foundation For The ArtsGENERAL FUND | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Fairbanks Childrens MuseumGENERAL FUND | Fairbanks, AK | $518 | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of AlaskaGENERAL FUND | Fairbanks, AK | $5K | 2021 |
| Chinook Charter SchoolGENERAL FUND | Fairbanks, AK | $500 | 2021 |