James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation
JAMES W AND NORMA ELOISE TERRY is a private foundation based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation at a glance
In short: James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation gave $48K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Missouri. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,425
- +99.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,549
- +109.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing’s application instructions called for a letter naming and providing the address of the requesting organization and explaining the grant’s purpose. It also required evidence of the organization’s IRS determination under section 170(c) and 501(c)(3), along with a statement from a responsible officer that the determination had not been revoked. The filing restricted awards to organizations operated exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes consistent with the foundation’s primarily Christian religious purposes. Because the filing is marked final, these instructions should not be taken as a current application process.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Norma Eloise Terry
Mailing address: 2825 Bloomfield Rd 14, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: (573) 334-4635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethany Baptist Church ($17K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest shares went to Missouri (41%), the District of Columbia (23%), North Carolina (12%), Virginia (7%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $24K (2023) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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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 | — | $-2,225 | $49,644 | $48,425 | 19 | $48,425 | — | $1,208 |
| 2023 | $55,150 | $-1,530 | $25,780 | $24,295 | 20 | $24,295 | — | $2,921 |
| 2022 | $82,460 | $-1,390 | $30,546 | $28,800 | 20 | $28,800 | $190 | $8,073 |
| 2021 | $114,396 | $1,994 | $30,900 | $28,450 | 22 | $28,450 | $930 | $6,196 |
| 2020 | $143,302 | $-1,364 | $29,851 | $27,669 | 20 | — | — | $7,838 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Family Research Council describes its mission as promoting the traditional family unit and Judeo-Christian values; Leadership Institute says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media; and the Southeast Missouri Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger in the region. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $48,425 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $17,400, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest were Bethany Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau ($17,400), Family Research Council ($6,500), Samartian Purse ($6,000), Judicial Watch ($2,000), Leadership Institute ($2,000), Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau ($2,000), and Wycliffeorg ($2,000). The filing states that these grants were for the recipients’ general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Norma Eloise Terry was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation is led by Norma Eloise Terry, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norma Eloise Terry
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 W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation
How much does James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation give each year?
James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation gave $48K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 20 grants.
What is James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's typical grant size?
James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,549, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation give grants?
James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (23%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Cape Girardeau, MO (2 grants) and Merrifield, VA (2 grants).
Does James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's largest grantees?
James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bethany Baptist Church ($17,400), Family Research Council ($6,500) and Samartian Purse ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation?
The 2024 filing’s application instructions called for a letter naming and providing the address of the requesting organization and explaining the grant’s purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's EIN?
James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1399630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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