J & H James Foundation
J & H James Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $609K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$609K
+2244.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$609K
+2244.7% YoY
About J & H James Foundation
Based on IRS filings
J & H James Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $609K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include The Chicago Community Foundation ($608,665).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $608,665 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD R JAMES | CO-PRES. & DIR. | 1 | — |
| CARL K JAMES | CO-PRES. & DIR. | 1 | — |
| JEREMIAH S JAMES | TREASURER & DIR. | 1 | — |
| MELISSA RICHARDSON | SECRETARY & DIR. | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does J & H James Foundation operate?
J & H James Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does J & H James Foundation award?
In 2022, J & H James Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $609K — an average of about $609K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is J & H James Foundation's EIN?
J & H James Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6086322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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