James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable

JOHNSTON, IA EIN: 42-6468384

James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Johnston, Iowa. Established in June 1992, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including religious, educational, and charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$134K

+1.1% YoY

Grant Count

26

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+1.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds various ministries and charitable organizations, with a particular emphasis on:

  • Food relief and food assistance programs
  • Prison ministries
  • Children's hospital care
  • Women and children shelters
  • Television ministries
  • Outreach programs
  • Medical research
  • Religious and Christian ministries
  • Community improvement and education

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, having made 29 grants in 2023. Typical grant awards range from $1,500 to $17,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

States

ArizonaCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIowaKentuckyMichiganMinnesotaNorth CarolinaNevadaNew YorkTennesseeVirginia

Cities

ALBIABLAKESBURGBOONECHARLOTTEDES MOINESFRANKLINFREMONTGARDEN GROVEGRAND RAPIDSIOWA CITYLAS VEGASLEXINGTONMEMPHISMERRIFIELDMOUNT PLEASANTMT PLEASANTNEW YORKOSKALOOSAOTTUMWAPELLA

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

  • Total Assets: $2,213,135
  • Total Revenues: $149,308
  • Total Expenses: $161,496
  • Total Liabilities: $134,000

The foundation maintains a modest annual revenue relative to its asset base, with expenses slightly exceeding revenues in 2023.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets———
Revenue———
Expenses———
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$38K$76K$114K$152K28 grants202029 grants202129 grants202226 grants202326 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTI…$18KSAMARITAN'S PURSE$16KTHE WELL$10KFOOD FOR THE HUNGRY$8KHOPE MINISTRIES$8KDOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS$5KECUMENICAL LORD'S CUPBOARD$5KFOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN IO…$5KFREMONT COMMUNITY CHURCH$5KHOPEWELL CHURCH$5K

Grant Size Distribution

138 grants across all recorded years

138<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($17,500), Samaritan's Purse ($15,500), The Well ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BIDWELL RIVERSIDE CENTER DES MOINES, IAMINISTRIES$2,500
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION CHARLOTTE, NCCHRISTIAN MINISTRIES$17,500
CHILD EVANGELISM FELLOWSHIP OSKALOOSA, IACHILDREN MINISTRIES$2,500
CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT LEXINGTON, KYCARE FOR THE POOR$2,500
CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES OSKALOOSA, IAWOMEN/CHILDREN CENTER$3,500
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NYMEDICAL PROJECTS$5,000
ECUMENICAL LORD'S CUPBOARD OTTUMWA, IAFOOD RELIEF$5,000
FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN IOWA INC OTTUMWA, IAFOOD RELIEF$5,000
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY PHOENIX, AZFEEDING PROGRAMS$8,000
FREMONT BAPTIST CHURCH FREMONT, IAGENERAL OPERATIONS$4,600

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key trustees include:

  • Janice Espy, Trustee
  • Matthew Carriker, Trustee
  • Larry McCurdy, Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JANICE ESPYTRUSTEE——
TODD CARRIKERTRUSTEE——
LARRY MCCURDYTRUSTEE1—

Contact Information

Address: 6729 Augustine Court, Johnston, IA 50131-4700

Telephone: 641-777-1667

Frequently Asked Questions

What does James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable fund?

The foundation primarily funds various ministries and charitable organizations, with a particular emphasis on: • Food relief and food assistance programs • Prison ministries • Children's hospital care • Women and children shelters • Television ministries • Outreach programs • Medical research • Religious and Christian ministries • Community improvement and education

How do I apply for a grant from James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable?

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, having made 29 grants in 2023. Typical grant awards range from $1,500 to $17,500. Notable grants include: • Samaritan's Purse: $15,500 (Humanitarian Work) • Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA): $15,500 (Christian Ministries) • The Well Resource Center: $10,000 (Ministries) • Ecumenical Lords Cupboard: $5,000 (Food Relief) — awarded twice Total giving in 2023 was $133,683.

Where does James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

What size grants does James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable award?

In 2024, James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable awarded 26 grants totaling $134K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable's EIN?

James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6468384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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