James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyJohnston, Iowa · EIN 42-6468384 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$134K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Charlotte, NC | Christian ministries | $17,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Humanitarian work | $15,500 |
| The Well | Pella, IA | Ministries | $10,000 |
| Food for the Hungry | Phoenix, AZ | Feeding programs | $8,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | Outreach programs | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical projects | $5,000 |
| Ecumenical Lord's Cupboard | Ottumwa, IA | Food relief | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Southern Iowa Inc | Ottumwa, IA | Food relief | $5,000 |
| Fremont Community Church | Fremont, IA | Ministries | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Church | Blakesburg, IA | Ministries | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Children hospital care | $5,000 |
| The Ecumenical Cupboard | Oskaloosa, IA | Food relief | $5,000 |
| Fremont Baptist Church | Fremont, IA | General operations | $4,600 |
| Shiners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Childrens hospital care | $4,000 |
| World Christian Broadcasting | Franklin, TN | Christian broadcasting | $4,000 |
| Crisis Intervention Services | Oskaloosa, IA | Women/Children center | $3,500 |
| The Smile Train | Washington, DC | Children medical surgeries | $3,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical research | $2,583 |
| Bidwell Riverside Center | Des Moines, IA | Ministries | $2,500 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Oskaloosa, IA | Children ministries | $2,500 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | Care for the poor | $2,500 |
| House of Power | Garden Grove, CA | Tv ministries | $2,500 |
| Hope for Prisoners | Las Vegas, NV | Prison ministries | $2,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Ministries | $2,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Prison ministries | $2,000 |
| Pay It Forward Christmas Charity Inc | Albia, IA | Outreach program | $1,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Humanitarian work | $24,871 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Charlotte, NC | Christian ministries | $17,500 |
| The Well | Pella, IA | Ministries | $10,000 |
| Food for the Hungry | Phoenix, AZ | Feeding programs | $8,000 |
| Hope Ministries | Des Moines, IA | Outreach programs | $8,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical projects | $5,000 |
| Ecumenical Lord's Cupboard | Ottumwa, IA | Food relief | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Southern Iowa Inc | Ottumwa, IA | Food relief | $5,000 |
| Fremont Community Church | Fremont, IA | Gen operations | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Church | Blakesburg, IA | Ministries | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Childrens hospital care | $5,000 |
| The Ecumenical Cupboard | Oskaloosa, IA | Food relief | $5,000 |
| Fremont Baptist Church | Fremont, IA | Gen operating | $4,600 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Children hospital care | $4,000 |
| World Christian Broadcasting | Franklin, TN | Christian broadcasting | $4,000 |
| Crisis Intervention Services | Oskaloosa, IA | Women/Children shelter | $3,500 |
| The Smile Train | Washington, DC | Children medical surgeries | $3,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical research | $2,583 |
| Bidwell Riverside Center | Des Moines, IA | Ministries | $2,500 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Oskaloosa, IA | Children ministries | $2,500 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Charlotte, NC | Care for the poor | $2,500 |
| House of Power | Garden Grove, CA | Tv ministries | $2,500 |
| Hope for Prisoners | Las Vegas, NV | Prison ministries | $2,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Ministries | $2,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Prison ministries | $2,000 |
| Pay It Forward Christmas Charity Inc | Albia, IA | Outreach program | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,683 | 52 |
| 2023 | $132,239 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349100149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6468384
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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