John L McCormick Memorial Tr
John L McCormick Memorial Tr is a private foundation based in Fargo, North Dakota. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $225,000 to organizations in several states.
John L McCormick Memorial Tr at a glance
In short: John L McCormick Memorial Tr gave $225K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,000
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,071
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,723,288
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John L McCormick Memorial Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to apply by letter to Maurice McCormick. The filing lists no deadline and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Maurice Mccormick
Mailing address: 902 3Rd Ave South, Ankeny, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 371-6010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John L McCormick Memorial Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Womens Care Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in North Dakota (56% of grant dollars), Minnesota (18%), Arizona (9%), Florida (7%), and Tennessee (4%). Listed recipients were also located in New Jersey and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How John L McCormick Memorial Tr gives
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2022) to $250K (2020). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Care Center Fargo, ND | charitable | $50,000 |
| St Johns Prep Collegeville, MN | Educational | $40,000 |
| Friends of Chimbote Fargo, ND | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Hope Manor Bismarck, ND | charitable | $20,000 |
| JP II Catholic Schools Fargo, ND | Educational | $15,000 |
| Great Plains Food Bank Fargo, ND | Chartitable | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Jacksonville, FL | charitable | $10,000 |
| St Gianna Home Minto, ND | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,723,288 | $405,071 | $228,567 | $225,000 | 14 | $228,567 | $85,153 | $247,578 |
| 2024 | $2,546,784 | $232,212 | $196,067 | $195,000 | 14 | $196,067 | $231,145 | $216,852 |
| 2023 | $2,510,639 | $73,975 | $200,918 | $200,000 | 2 | $200,918 | $73,057 | $187,120 |
| 2022 | $2,641,709 | $56,467 | $187,123 | $185,000 | 1 | $187,123 | $54,344 | $190,911 |
| 2021 | $2,845,031 | $136,540 | $209,194 | $200,000 | 2 | $209,194 | $144,244 | $219,300 |
| 2020 | $2,659,189 | $76,357 | $251,277 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $655,343 | $166,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L McCormick Memorial Tr reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants supported organizations described as providing charitable or educational services. For example, Womens Care Center says it is a faith-based clinic offering education and health services, including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and counseling. Friends of Chimbote describes itself as a faith-based organization supporting programs intended to improve the lives of poor people in Chimbote, Peru.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $225,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed awards were $50,000 to Womens Care Center in Fargo, North Dakota; $40,000 to St Johns Prep in Collegeville, Minnesota; and $25,000 to Friends of Chimbote in Fargo.
Other listed 2025 grants included $20,000 each to Catholic Charities in Phoenix and Hope Manor in Bismarck; $15,000 to JP II Catholic Schools in Fargo; and $10,000 each to Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo, St Judes Childrens Hospital in Memphis, and Wounded Warriors in Jacksonville.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve D McCormick, Tom D McCormick, and Maurice G McCormick as trustees.
John L McCormick Memorial Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maurice G. McCormick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve D. McCormick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom D. McCormick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 L McCormick Memorial Tr
How much does John L McCormick Memorial Tr give each year?
John L McCormick Memorial Tr gave $225K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 14 grants.
What is John L McCormick Memorial Tr's typical grant size?
John L McCormick Memorial Tr's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,071, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John L McCormick Memorial Tr give grants?
John L McCormick Memorial Tr gives mostly in North Dakota: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (18%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fargo, ND (4 grants).
Does John L McCormick Memorial Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on John L McCormick Memorial Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are John L McCormick Memorial Tr's largest grantees?
John L McCormick Memorial Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Womens Care Center ($50,000), St Johns Prep ($40,000) and Friends of Chimbote ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John L McCormick Memorial Tr?
John L McCormick Memorial Tr reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (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 John L McCormick Memorial Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations described as providing charitable or educational services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John L McCormick Memorial Tr?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John L McCormick Memorial Tr's EIN?
John L McCormick Memorial Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6285678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John L McCormick Memorial Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John L McCormick Memorial Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-l-mccormick-memorial-tr-morg_d0898b339f4b4c43892dc9eaf1946189
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