Arthur M James Family Foundation
Arthur M James Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seaside, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $796K. Net investment income was $225K.
Arthur M James Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur M James Family Foundation gave $796K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $99K), top state Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $795,516
- +1225.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $99,440
- +1888.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $131,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (33% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Arthur M James Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Whitman College ($131K). Together the top 8 received $796K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 21 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arthur M James Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $796K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $796K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitman College Walla Walla, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $131,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Covington, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $131,000 |
| Homer Foundation Homer, AK | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $131,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $131,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $131,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $117,900 |
| North Olympic Land Trust Port Angeles, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $13,100 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of OR Portland, OR | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $9,516 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $233,564 | $813,231 | $795,516 | 8 | $800,399 | $224,510 | $29,161 |
| 2020 | $579,688 | $30,135 | $67,039 | $60,000 | 12 | — | $24,547 | $134,591 |
| 2019 | $616,571 | $27,378 | $108,769 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $20,643 | $34,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur M James Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur M James Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andrew James
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sally James Apfel
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christopher James
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Arthur M James Family Foundation
How much does Arthur M James Family Foundation give each year?
Arthur M James Family Foundation gave $796K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $60K across 12 grants.
What is Arthur M James Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur M James Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $131,000, and its average grant was $99,440, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur M James Family Foundation give grants?
Arthur M James Family Foundation's top state is Washington, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (16%) and Alaska (16%).
Does Arthur M James Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur M James Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur M James Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur M James Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Whitman College ($131,000), Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($131,000) and Homer Foundation ($131,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Arthur M James Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Arthur M James Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arthur M James Family Foundation's EIN?
Arthur M James Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1258611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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