J & H James Foundation
J & H James Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $609K.
J & H James Foundation at a glance
In short: J & H James Foundation gave $609K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $609K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $608,665
- +2244.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $608,665
- +2244.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $608,665
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who J & H James Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Chicago Community Foundation ($609K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How J & H James Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $609K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $609K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $608,665 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,565 | $614,326 | $608,665 | 1 | $611,616 | — | $2,083 |
| 2021 | $387,035 | $32,025 | $34,211 | $25,959 | 1 | — | $29,341 | $29,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J & H James Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J & H James Foundation's 2022 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Carl K. James
Co-Pres. & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward R. James
Co-Pres. & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah S. James
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Richardson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 J & H James Foundation
How much does J & H James Foundation give each year?
J & H James Foundation gave $609K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
Where does J & H James Foundation operate?
J & H James Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is J & H James Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, J & H James Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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