W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust
W LEROY AND MILDRED MCCURDY CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Johnston, Iowa. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations involved in biblical education and missionary work, as well as community and historical organizations.
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust gave $88K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Iowa. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,360
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,797
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,418
- Total assets
- $1,698,929
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (37% 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 W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- 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 W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Midamerican Nazarene University ($18K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($17,672), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Iowa. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa (37%), Kentucky (30%), Kansas (20%), Tennessee (9%), and Pennsylvania (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 $88K (2024) to $105K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $17,672 |
| Midamerican Nazarene University Olathe, KS | General Op of College | $17,672 |
| World Gospel Mission Marion, IA | Missionary Work | $12,371 |
| Kentucky Mountain Bible College Vancleve, KY | General Operations | $8,836 |
| Gideons International Nashville, TN | General Operations | $7,953 |
| Fremont Community Church Fremont, IA | Advanced Special Mission Work | $4,418 |
| Iowa Nazerene Missionary Society Tabor, IA | Missionary Work | $4,418 |
| Mahaska County Outreach Oskaloosa, IA | General Operations | $4,418 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $3,534 |
| Fremont Ambulance Ltd Fremont, IA | General Operations | $1,767 |
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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 | $1,698,929 | $136,750 | $117,070 | $88,360 | 13 | $88,360 | $116,321 | $95,024 |
| 2023 | $1,670,968 | $47,817 | $111,038 | $91,308 | 13 | $91,308 | $30,539 | $87,936 |
| 2022 | $1,737,137 | $65,683 | $115,192 | $104,798 | 13 | $104,798 | $44,578 | $90,688 |
| 2021 | $1,800,136 | $222,828 | $129,208 | $89,941 | 13 | $89,941 | $199,584 | $102,024 |
| 2020 | $1,691,659 | $104,099 | $110,460 | $91,337 | 13 | — | $83,891 | $88,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 colleges, missionary work, Bible organizations, community services, and local history. An individual recipient Bible College describes its mission as educating and preparing students for biblical gospel ministry as educators, pastors, and foreign missionaries. American Bible Society says it works to make the Bible available in understandable and affordable languages and formats. Mahaska County Historical Society says it maintains a museum and preserves and exhibits items of educational or historical value related to the county.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $88,360 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $1,767 to $17,672, with a median of $4,418. Notable grants included $17,672 to an individual recipient Bible College for a scholarship fund and $17,672 to MidAmerica Nazarene University for general college operations. World Gospel Mission received $12,371 for missionary work, and an individual recipient Bible College received a further $8,836 for general operations. Other recipients included Gideons International ($7,953), Fremont Community Church ($4,418), Iowa Nazarene Missionary Society ($4,418), Mahaska County Outreach ($4,418), American Bible Society ($3,534), Fremont Ambulance Ltd ($1,767), Iowa Holiness Association ($1,767), and Mahaska County Historical Society ($1,767).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janice Espy, Larry Carriker, and Larry McCurdy as trustees.
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust'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 Carriker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry McCurdy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust
How much does W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust give each year?
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust gave $88K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 13 grants.
What is W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $4,418, and its average grant was $6,797, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust give grants?
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's top state is Iowa, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (30%) and Kansas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fremont, IA (2 grants) and Oskaloosa, IA (2 grants).
Does W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 62% of W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Midamerican Nazarene University ($17,672), World Gospel Mission ($12,371) and Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($8,836), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($17,672), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust?
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (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 W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for colleges, missionary work, Bible organizations, community services, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's EIN?
W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6468385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does W Leroy and Mildred McCurdy Charitable Trust 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 17, 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 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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