Also known as: James Family Charitable Foundation · James Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 137051493) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The James Family Charitable Foundation reported 53 grants totaling $10,373,895 to 53 organizations across 18 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $7,325,000 to The James Family Charitable Trust C/o National Philanthropic Trust.
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Read the filing itself: The James Family Charitable Foundation Form 990 filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer or look the organization up in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
1 of the 53 grants in this filing (2024) — $40,000 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The James Family Charitable Trust C/o National Philanthropic Trust | JENKINTOWN, PA | $7,325,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | BRONX, NY | $600,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | NEW YORK, NY | $325,000 |
| The Montana Council of Trout Unlimi | MISSOULA, MT | $260,000 |
| University of Washington CVI | SEATTLE, WA | $200,000 |
| Trey Whitfield School | BROOKLYN, NY | $150,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | WASHINGTON, DC | $103,000 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation | EVANSTON, IL | $100,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | NEW YORK, NY | $75,650 |
| Lighthouse Works | FISHERS ISLAND, NY | $75,000 |
| The Graduate Center | MANHATTAN, NY | $75,000 |
| The Montana Land Reliance | HELENA, MT | $70,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | WASHINGTON, DC | $65,000 |
| Society of ST Vincent DE Paul | MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO | $65,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | WASHINGTON, DC | $60,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust | KEY LARGO, FL | $50,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 |
| Gilder Leherman Institute | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $47,000 |
| The Public Theatre | NEW YORK, NY | $45,000 |
| Jewish Voters Unite | WEST ORANGE, NJ | $40,000 |
| Yale University | NEW HAVEN, CT | $40,000 |
| Lions Clubs | CAROL STREAM, IL | $35,000 |
| Wync New York Public Radio | NEW YORK, NY | $34,200 |
| ST Luke's Parish | DARIEN, CT | $32,800 |
| Artists and Mothers | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 |
| Help Hope Live | RADNOR, PA | $25,000 |
| Community First Development Coalition | NEW YORK, NY | $22,045 |
| The Ruby Habitat Foundation | SHEIRDAN, MT | $22,000 |
| Medecinssan | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 |
| NJ Scholars Program | SHORT HILLS, NJ | $20,000 |
| The Sarara Foundation | DENVER, CO | $20,000 |
| Skowhegan School of Painting | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 |
| American Classical Music Hall of Fame | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 |
| Saint Ann's School | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $10,000 |
| SKY High Farm | PINE PLAINS, NY | $10,000 |
| Texas Tech University | LUBBOCK, TX | $10,000 |
| The Conservation Fund | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| Think ND - Duda Center for Preservation Resilience and Sustainability | NOTRE DAME, IN | $10,000 |
| Harbor Springs | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $7,200 |
| Rainforest Trust | WARRENTON, VA | $7,000 |
| The Natural Resources | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | NEW YORK, NY | $6,000 |
| Cole Resource Center Inc | BELMONT, MA | $5,000 |
| Emmet Sportsmens Foundation | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 |
| GO Fund ME | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $5,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
