James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Johnston, Iowa. It made 26 grants totaling $133,683 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in Christian ministries, humanitarian aid, food relief, outreach, and medical projects.
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable at a glance
In short: James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable gave $134K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Iowa. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,683
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,142
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,300
- Total assets
- $2,230,014
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6729 Augustine Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (641) 777-1667
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($18K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Iowa organizations received 43% of grant dollars, North Carolina 25%, Tennessee 7%, Arizona 6%, and New York 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2020) to $152K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,230,014 | $184,179 | $176,671 | $133,683 | 26 | $133,683 | $151,822 | $140,944 |
| 2023 | $2,213,135 | $149,308 | $161,496 | $132,239 | 26 | $132,239 | $124,795 | $131,948 |
| 2022 | $2,223,879 | $59,597 | $164,380 | $151,940 | 29 | $151,940 | $30,659 | $131,813 |
| 2021 | $2,348,363 | $265,688 | $189,122 | $129,284 | 29 | $129,284 | $230,280 | $148,739 |
| 2020 | $2,249,141 | $158,280 | $160,659 | $127,086 | 28 | — | $127,621 | $127,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Christian ministries, humanitarian work, food relief and feeding programs, outreach programs, medical projects, and children’s hospital care.
Some grantees describe their work in their own terms: Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Hope Ministries describes providing meals, shelter, and life-recovery support for people experiencing homelessness, hunger, abuse, or addiction. Food for the Hungry describes itself as a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization. Ecumenical Lord’s Cupboard says it provides food for people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $133,683. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $17,500, with a median grant of $4,300. Notable grants included $17,500 to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for Christian ministries; $15,500 to Samaritan’s Purse for humanitarian work; $10,000 to The Well in Pella, Iowa, for ministries; $8,000 each to Food for the Hungry for feeding programs and Hope Ministries for outreach programs; and $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders for medical projects and Ecumenical Lord’s Cupboard for food relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janice Espy, Todd Carriker, and Larry McCurdy as trustees.
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice Espy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry McCurdy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Carriker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable
How much does James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable give each year?
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable gave $134K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 26 grants.
What is James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable's typical grant size?
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $4,300, and its average grant was $5,142, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable give grants?
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable's top state is Iowa, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (25%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oskaloosa, IA (3 grants), Des Moines, IA (2 grants), Ottumwa, IA (2 grants) and Fremont, IA (2 grants).
Does James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Ministries" (5 grants) and "Food Relief" (3 grants).
Who are James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable's largest grantees?
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ($17,500), Samaritan's Purse ($15,500) and The Well ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable?
James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Christian ministries, humanitarian work, food relief and feeding programs, outreach programs, medical projects, and children’s hospital care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does James & Marie McCurdy Family Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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