Curtiss T & Mary G Brennan Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 85-0364467 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CURTISS T BRENNAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 CORDOVA PLACE 426, SANTA FE NM 87505 |
| Phone | 5059883304 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE A SIGNED STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 30, FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. |
| Restrictions | MOST AWARDS ARE DESIGNED TO BE USED FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH. |
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
77% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Archaeological research at cakakmul, mexico | $5,000 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | Archaeological research at buena vista, chillon valley, peru | $5,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Archaeological research at knossos, crete | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Archaeological research in los sapos, copan, honduras | $5,000 |
| Mcmaster University | Hamilton, CA | Archaeological research at tiwanaku, bolivia | $5,000 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Archaeological research in the paleolithic period, crete | $5,000 |
| The Gs Udh Foundation at the California State University of Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA | Archaeological research in the santa river valley, peru | $4,700 |
| Blue Skye Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Toronto | Toronto, CA | Archaeological research in the jequetepeque valley, peru | $1,800 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Historic Santa Fe Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $39,600 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0364467
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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