James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation
Historical FunderCape Girardeau, Missouri · EIN 43-1399630 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NORMA ELOISE TERRY |
|---|---|
| Address | 2825 BLOOMFIELD RD 14, CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63703 |
| Phone | 5733344635 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS IN THE FORM OF A LETTER SHOULD INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING THE GRANT AND AN EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT. EVIDENCE MUST BE PROVIDED THAT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS ISSUED A DETERMINATION LETTER TO SUCH ORGANIZATION THAT IT IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXATION UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). ALSO INCLUDED WILL BE A STATEMENT FROM A RESPONSIBLE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZTION THAT THE DETERMINATION HAS NOT BEEN REVOKED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIMARILY CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION. |
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
84% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Baptist Church | Cape Girardeau, MO | For their general purpose | $17,400 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | For their general purpose | $6,500 |
| Samartian Purse | Boone, NC | For their general purpose | $6,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | For their general purpose | $2,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | For their general purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cape Girardeau, MO | For their general purpose | $2,000 |
| Wycliffeorg | Orlando, FL | For their general purpose | $2,000 |
| Grace to You | Panorama, CA | For their general purpose | $1,500 |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | For their general purpose | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | For their general purpose | $1,000 |
| International Fellowship of C&j | Washington, DC | For their general purpose | $1,000 |
| Mission Dignity | Dallas, TX | For their general purpose | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Topeka, KS | For their general purpose | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | For their general purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | For their general purpose | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Tacoma, WA | For their general purpose | $525 |
| Angel Tree | Merrifield, VA | For their general purpose | $500 |
| Southeast Missouri Food Bank | Sikeston, MO | For their general purpose | $500 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | For their general purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,425 | 19 |
| 2023 | $24,295 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501329349101365
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1399630
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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