Private foundation · Johnston, IA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
James & Marie Mccurdy Family Charitable Trust
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $9,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $4,000 to $5,000.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $9,000 · 1 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $4,000 to $5,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Williamson County · plus 24 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $133,683
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134K | $9,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $132K | $10K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Janice EspyTrustee
- Todd CarrikerTrustee
- Larry MccurdyTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Children hospital care (1 grant)
- Christian broadcasting (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Christian Broadcasting | Franklin, Williamson County | Christian broadcasting | $4,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Children hospital care | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid: 2 to Tennessee groups totaling $9,000. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Childrens hospital care | $5,000 | 2024 |
| World Christian Broadcasting | Franklin, Williamson County | Christian broadcasting | $4,000 | 2024 |
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