Lucy Estes Memorial Trust
Historical FunderBlackwell, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6234810 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jonathan C Ihrig Trustee |
|---|---|
| Address | 107 W Blackwell Ave, Blackwell OK 74631 |
| Phone | 5803634300 |
| Form and materials | Any means that indicates a purpose & financial need |
| Deadlines | Accepted anytime |
| Restrictions | Restricted to various Christian Ministries & Missions |
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
80% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Rehab Ministries | Joplin, MO | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| Back to the Bible | Lincoln, NE | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| First Christian Church of Blackwell | Blackwell, OK | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| North Burma Christian Church | Terre Haute, IN | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| Radio Bible Class | Grand Rapids, MI | Current Operations | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Rehab Ministries | Joplin, MO | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| Back to the Bible | Lincoln, NE | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| First Christian Church of Blackwell | Blackwell, OK | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| North Burma Christian Church | Terre Haute, IN | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| Radio Bible Class | Grand Rapids, MI | Current Operations | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $11,600 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104353
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6234810
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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