John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew is a private foundation based in Corpus Christi, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2026 grants included public and educational support, as well as organizations providing services in areas such as health care, housing, and education.
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew at a glance
In short: John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew gave $30K across 39 grants in 2026 (avg $764.103), mostly in Iowa. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $29,800
- -7.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $764
- -9.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $232,041
- +7.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 39, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (53% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it selects charitable organizations at a directors’ meeting, and that the donee may vary.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15622-3 Fathoms Bank Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-1731
Phone: (641) 512-0610
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Holy Family of the Bluffs Parish ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Iowa accounted for 53% of grant dollars and Texas for 19%. Wisconsin, DC, and Illinois each accounted for 6%, 5%, and 5%, respectively. Listed 2026 recipients also included organizations in New Mexico, California, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 39 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $775; repeat grants $761. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 79% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $32K (2025). In 2026 it made 39 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family of the Bluffs Parish Lansing, IA | Public Support | $1,800 |
| St Patrick's School Waukon, IA | Public Support | $1,500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Konogo-Mampong Washington, DC | Public Support | $1,500 |
| Del Mar College Foundation Corpus Christi, TX | Educational Support | $1,200 |
| Sandia Prep School Albuquerque, NM | Public Support | $1,200 |
| U of W Sailing Foundation Endowment Madison, WI | Public Support | $1,200 |
| 43 North Iowa Mason City, IA | Public Support | $1,000 |
| Allamakee County Conservation Lansing, IA | Public Support | $1,000 |
| Empower House Davenport, IA | Public Support | $1,000 |
| Epiphany Catholic Parish Mason City, IA | Public Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2026 grant total covered 39 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $232,041 | $46,467 | $30,490 | $29,800 | 39 | $29,587 | $13,439 | $18,671 |
| 2025 | $216,064 | $50,163 | $33,240 | $32,200 | 38 | $32,385 | $11,163 | $16,660 |
| 2024 | $199,141 | $10,356 | $25,398 | $24,200 | 29 | $24,417 | $8,290 | $15,848 |
| 2023 | $214,183 | $13,713 | $19,800 | $19,800 | 32 | $19,800 | $8,099 | $16,609 |
| 2022 | $220,270 | $88,149 | $12,443 | $12,300 | 21 | $12,300 | $6,780 | $16,126 |
| 2021 | $144,564 | $36,171 | $8,900 | $8,900 | 17 | — | $5,505 | $11,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for schools, religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations serving community needs. For example, the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong describes its work as charitable, religious, evangelization, human development, educational, and scientific; Del Mar College Foundation says it helps students access education to achieve career and personal goals. Corpus Christi Hope House says it provides services including food, clothing, transitional housing, emergency shelter, education, and counseling to families in need in the South Texas Coastal Bend. Mission of Mercy describes its work as providing free health care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $29,800. Awards ranged from $100 to $1,800, with a median of $700. Among the largest grants were $1,800 to Holy Family of the Bluffs Parish in Lansing, Iowa; $1,500 each to St Patrick’s School in Waukon, Iowa, and the Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong in Washington, DC; and $1,200 each to Del Mar College Foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas, Sandia Prep School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and U of W Sailing Foundation Endowment in Madison, Wisconsin.
Other 2026 grants included $1,000 to One Vision, which describes its services as supporting individual choice, purpose, and independence; $1,000 to Project Amigo, which describes its work as expanding educational and personal growth opportunities for students in Colima, Mexico; $750 to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, which provides guide dogs to people with vision loss; and $500 to Camp Shalom, which describes itself as a Christ-centered outdoor ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John D Drew as President/Secretary, Dorothy M Drew as Treasurer, Janet L Drew as Assistant Secretary/Vice President, and Karen Moldt, Cheryl K Mandell, and Jennifer J Drew as Vice Presidents.
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew is led by John D. Drew, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John D. Drew
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl K. Mandell
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy M. Drew
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Drew
Assistant Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer J. Drew
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Moldt
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew
How much does John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew give each year?
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew gave $30K across 39 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $32K across 38 grants.
What is John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew's typical grant size?
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew's median grant in 2026 was $700, and its average grant was $764, across 39 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew that year got $775 on average.
Where does John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew give grants?
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew gives mostly in Iowa: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, IA (8 grants), Corpus Christi, TX (8 grants) and Mason City, IA (4 grants).
Does John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (24 grants), "Educational Support" (5 grants) and "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew's largest grantees?
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew's largest 2026 grantees include Holy Family of the Bluffs Parish ($1,800), St Patrick's School ($1,500) and Catholic Diocese of Konogo-Mampong ($1,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew?
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew reported $232K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for schools, religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations serving community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew's EIN?
John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0043965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does John D Drew and Dorothy M Drew 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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