Beth And Ravenel Curry Foundation

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Private Foundation
ERIE, New YorkVery LargeEIN: 237411083
Education NonprofitsCharter SchoolsSTEM Education ProgramsHuman ServicesArts and Culture Nonprofits

The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation (EIN 23-7411083) that supports education, the arts, and human services; recent Form 990-PF filings report roughly $500M+ in assets. The foundation's site (brcurryfoundation.org) states it does not accept unsolicited requests and provides a contact email.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

An established education, arts, or human-services nonprofit with a proven track record and capacity to manage mid-to-large restricted or unrestricted grants, preferably known to the foundation or its partners.

Good Fit

  • Work primarily in education, charter/STEM initiatives, arts, or human services.
  • Capacity to absorb six-figure or larger grants and manage restricted campaign support.
  • Existing relationships or introductions to foundation trustees, staff, or known grantees/intermediaries.
  • Presence or demonstrated impact in states the foundation often funds (e.g., New York, DC, CO, VA).

Geography

Broad

Observed giving spans nearly 28 states in the latest year, with roughly 69% of dollars outside the foundation's home state despite a 31% concentration in New York.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows 144 distinct recipients (and similar counts in prior years) including many independent national and local organizations; repeat funding is common but the overall recipient set is broad.

New Applicants

Moderate

The foundation publicly states it does not accept unsolicited requests and operates on a preselected basis, yet filings show about 24 new recipients in 2024; this suggests occasional new entrants but primarily invitation- or relationship-driven access.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026