Curci Fund
Historical FunderNewport Beach, California · EIN 81-4527963 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$21.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EDWARD DIORIO |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 LIDO PARK DRIVE, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92663 |
| Phone | 9496731060 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE TO BE USED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Neurosciences innovation | $250,000 |
| Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council | Santa Ana, CA | General support of charity | $100,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Eisenhower lucy curci cancer center | $100,000 |
| Land of the Free Foundation | City of Industry, CA | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $50,000 |
| Sergerstrom Center of the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | General support of charity | $45,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Neurosciences innovation | $25,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Irvine, CA | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Orange Coast | Irvine, CA | General support of charity | $25,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $20,000 |
| Hope Builders | Santa Ana, CA | General support of charity | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Caterinas Club | Garden Grove, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Family Enterprise USA | Washington, DC | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Goodwill of Orange County | Santa Ane, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Homeword | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| National Football Foundation | Irvine, TX | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Tustin, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Valley Christian Assembly | Palm Desert, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | Los Angeles, CA | Adopt-A-Student | $10,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | Los Angeles, CA | Adopt-A-Student | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels Church | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| Share Ourselves | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| St Michael's Abbey | Silverado, CA | Board advised donation - jlc | $10,000 |
| Tuna Club Foundation | Cape May, NJ | Board advised donation - jmc | $10,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of LA | Alhambra, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $10,000 |
| White Buffalo Land Trust | Santa Barbara, CA | Board advised donation - arc | $8,000 |
| Galilee Center | Mecca, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Harbor Day School | Corona Del Mar, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Heart of Jesus Retreat Center | Santa Ana, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Homeword | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Hope in Motion International | Laguna Beach, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| The Shea Center | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Mission Foundation | Burlingame, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Cielo | Huntington Beach, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| Foster Love | Brea, CA | Board advised donation - sandy | $5,000 |
| Friendship Shelter | Laguna Beach, CA | Board advised donation - mtc | $5,000 |
| Project Self-Sufficiency (Receipt Addressed to Thp) | Newton, NJ | Board advised donation - sienna | $5,000 |
| Freedom Aliance | Winchester, VA | Board advised donation - sandy | $5,000 |
| Augustine Institute | Florissant, MO | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| New Directions for Women | Costa Mesa, CA | General support of charity | $5,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Board advised donation - arc | $2,000 |
| The Speak Up Newport Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | General support of charity | $2,000 |
| Oaks International | Wheaton, IL | General support of charity | $2,000 |
| Usc Caruso Catholic Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support of charity | $2,000 |
| Morro Coast Audubon Society | Morro Bay, CA | General support of charity | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergerstrom Center of the Arts | Costa Mesa, CA | General support of charity | $135,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,007,000 | 52 |
| 2023 | $1,076,000 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543209349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4527963
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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