James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc is a private foundation, based in Merrillville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $134K. Net investment income was $435K.
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc gave $134K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,639
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,849
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,396,282
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (32% 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 Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breakthrough T1D ($43K). Together the top 9 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $134K (2025) to $154K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D Hagerstown, MD | Medical Research & Education | $43,139 |
| Family Outreach Ministries Valparaiso, IN | Social Services | $24,000 |
| CRU Foundation Orlando, FL | Ministry Resource & Education | $20,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | Research and Cancer Treatment | $15,000 |
| Riley's Children Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Childhood Medical Research & Care | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Chicago, IL | Childhood Medical Support & Care | $7,500 |
| Hospice of the Calumet Area Munster, IN | Social Services | $5,000 |
| La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, IL | Childhood Medical Care | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Medical Research | $4,000 |
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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 | $3,396,282 | $483,329 | $212,707 | $133,639 | 9 | $160,866 | $435,488 | $174,620 |
| 2024 | $3,125,660 | $252,243 | $211,552 | $143,295 | 10 | $170,215 | $210,906 | $170,559 |
| 2023 | $3,084,969 | $75,540 | $210,899 | $140,732 | 10 | $169,547 | $55,362 | $162,110 |
| 2022 | $3,220,328 | $144,441 | $228,741 | $153,504 | 10 | $182,079 | $96,779 | $169,307 |
| 2021 | $3,304,628 | $307,472 | $211,244 | $137,705 | 10 | $165,885 | $261,555 | $181,684 |
| 2020 | $3,208,400 | $128,308 | $200,127 | $133,906 | 10 | — | $87,864 | $165,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc is led by James A. Gammon III, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James A. Gammon III
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
George W. Carberry
Director & Secretary
Director & Sec'y → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Viola Ann Gammon Botterman
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (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 $3K, to Viola Ann Gammon Botterman (DIR/V.P.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc
How much does James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc give each year?
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc gave $134K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 10 grants.
What is James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,849, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc give grants?
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's top state is Maryland, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (29%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Breakthrough T1D ($43,139), Family Outreach Ministries ($24,000) and CRU Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc?
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's EIN?
James a Gammon Charitable Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1474246. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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