James Family Charitable Foundation

James Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia with $223.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$223.5Mtotal assets
1994IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 10% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants James Family Charitable Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $11.8M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • The James Family Charitable Trust C/o National Philanthropic Trust $7.6M
  • Wildlife Conservation Society $1M
  • Partnership For Education Advanceme $718K
  • Trout Unlimited $315K
  • American Univ Of Beirut $305K
  • Mit Nano Director Discretionary Fun $250K
  • Africa Center $125K
  • The Montana Land Reliance $100K
  • Skowhegan School Of Painting $90K
  • Environmental Integrity Project $80K
  • Defenders Of Wildlife $80K
  • Third Way $75K
  • Saint Ann's School $70K
  • Amphibian Reptile Conservation $70K
  • American Museum Of Natural History $70K
  • Saint Anthonys Guide $60K
  • Central Park Conservancy $60K
  • St Luke's Parish $55K
  • Uli Foundation $53K
  • Our Children $50K
  • New York League Conservation Voters $50K
  • Case Western Reserve University $50K
  • New York Public Library $50K
  • Sierra Club $35K
  • Ocean Conservancy $30K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$8.6M
  • FY2019$9.1M
  • FY2020$8.8M
  • FY2021$10.4M
  • FY2022$11.4M
  • FY2023$12M

About James Family Charitable Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersCharlottesville, Virginia
  • EIN137051493
  • IRS ruling1994

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is James Family Charitable Foundation?

James Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia with $223.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does James Family Charitable Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of James Family Charitable Foundation?

James Family Charitable Foundation's EIN is 137051493. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from James Family Charitable Foundation?

Private foundations like James Family Charitable Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with James Family Charitable Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.