In 2007, Curtis established the Grand Kids Foundation, which now operates as the Curtis Granderson Foundation. The Foundation provideS Chicago youth access to positive development through education, physical fitness and nutrition initiatives. In 2013, the organization launched its annual food insecurity campaign and fundraiser, Grand Giving, which has helped supply millions of meals to families in need through partnerships with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

The University of Illinois, Chicago alum donated $5 million to UIC for enhancements to the indoor athletic training facilities and baseball field, where the stadium was named Curtis Granderson Stadium. His dedication to providing thousands of Chicago youth the opportunity to play baseball and softball on a college campus is made possible through the Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy (CBEA). To learn more about all of Curtis’ philanthropic initiatives, check out his website.