Lucy Estes Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Lucy Estes Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Blackwell, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$343,693
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $50,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,600 | 6 | $315,309 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 5 | $337,976 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 5 | $343,693 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jonathan C Ihrig Trustee 107 W Blackwell Ave, Blackwell, OK 74631 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (580) 363-4300 |
| What to submit | Any means that indicates a purpose & financial need |
| Deadlines | Accepted anytime |
| Restrictions | Restricted to various Christian Ministries & Missions |
What Lucy Estes Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Rehab Ministries | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| Back to the Bible | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| First Christian Church of Blackwell | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| North Burma Christian Church | Current Operations | $10,000 |
| Radio Bible Class | Current Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan C Ihrig
Questions people ask
Does Lucy Estes Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Accepted anytime.
How much does Lucy Estes Memorial Trust give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lucy Estes Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan C Ihrig (Trustee).
What does Lucy Estes Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.