Mike Curb Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 95-4686920 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$40.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $112,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | General | $1,100,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution - National Museum of American History | Boston, MA | General | $200,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Council | Nashville, TN | General | $112,600 |
| Grammy Museum Foundation Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Nashville Public Media | Nashville, TN | General | $100,000 |
| North Carolina Music Hall of Fame | Kannapolis, NC | General | $75,000 |
| White House Historical Association | Washington, DC | General | $30,000 |
| Safe Haven Family Shelter | Nashville, TN | General | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,737,600 | 8 |
| 2023 | $542,266 | 6 |
| 2022 | $2,226,143 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523459349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4686920
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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