James 127 Foundation
James 127 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glendora, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $196K. Net investment income was $3K.
James 127 Foundation at a glance
In short: James 127 Foundation gave $196K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $196K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $195,764
- +683.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $195,764
- +2249.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $195,764
- Total assets
- $3,726
- -98.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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 James 127 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($196K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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 James 127 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 $25K (2021) to $196K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | General | $195,764 |
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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 | $3,726 | $3,381 | $199,924 | $195,764 | 1 | $199,924 | $3,381 | $9,046 |
| 2021 | $212,269 | $16,874 | $29,595 | $25,000 | 3 | $29,595 | $16,874 | $13,762 |
| 2020 | $212,990 | $10,122 | $5,067 | — | — | — | $10,122 | $12,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James 127 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James 127 Foundation is led by Mark A Watson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mark A Watson
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L Watson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R Watson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 James 127 Foundation
How much does James 127 Foundation give each year?
James 127 Foundation gave $196K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $25K across 3 grants.
How large is James 127 Foundation?
James 127 Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does James 127 Foundation operate?
James 127 Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia.
What is James 127 Foundation's EIN?
James 127 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2613472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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