James a and Virginia H Sigmon
James a and Virginia H Sigmon is a private foundation, based in Harrogate, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $291K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $11K.
James a and Virginia H Sigmon at a glance
In short: James a and Virginia H Sigmon gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,300
- -81.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -81.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,150
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,150
- Total assets
- $290,749
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James a and Virginia H Sigmon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Operation Patriots Fob ($20K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How James a and Virginia H Sigmon gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $138K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Patriots Fob Okatie, SC | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Greg and Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center Hazard, KY | General Charitable Support | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,749 | $11,276 | $24,665 | $20,300 | 2 | $20,300 | $11,276 | $14,473 |
| 2024 | $304,138 | $15,495 | $114,932 | $110,900 | 11 | $110,900 | $15,495 | $2,548 |
| 2023 | $403,575 | $4,088 | $38,775 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | $4,088 | $21,511 |
| 2022 | $438,262 | $690 | $14,193 | $10,500 | 2 | $10,500 | $690 | $22,204 |
| 2021 | $451,765 | $2,434 | $23,919 | $20,250 | 2 | $20,250 | $559 | $23,272 |
| 2020 | $473,250 | $1,386 | $141,676 | $138,000 | 3 | — | $1,386 | $26,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James a and Virginia H Sigmon reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James a and Virginia H Sigmon's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel S. West
Successor Trustee & Board Me
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Andra S. Ostergard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Martha S. Spurlock
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Rachel S West (Successor Trustee/Board ME). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James a and Virginia H Sigmon
How much does James a and Virginia H Sigmon give each year?
James a and Virginia H Sigmon gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 11 grants.
How large is James a and Virginia H Sigmon?
James a and Virginia H Sigmon reported $291K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does James a and Virginia H Sigmon operate?
James a and Virginia H Sigmon has awarded grants in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.
What is James a and Virginia H Sigmon's EIN?
James a and Virginia H Sigmon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6084959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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