James and Joanne Mitchell
James and Joanne Mitchell is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. In 2024, it made 28 grants totaling $177,070 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in community philanthropy, healthcare, arts and culture, education, and religion.
James and Joanne Mitchell at a glance
In short: James and Joanne Mitchell gave $177K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,070
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,324
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,848,367
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (8 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James and Joanne Mitchell
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9095 Sw 87 Ave Rm/Ste 777, Miami, FL 33176
Phone: (305) 270-0870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Joanne Mitchell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Indian River Community Foundation ($48K). Together the top 10 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 142 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 89% of grant dollars, New York recipients received 9%, and North Carolina recipients received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James and Joanne Mitchell open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 28 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2023) to $183K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River Community Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Donation | $48,000 |
| Jackson Memorial Hospital-Behavior Miami, FL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Vero Beach Meseum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Donation | $15,000 |
| St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Miami, FL | Donation | $12,500 |
| Laura Riding Jackson Foundation Bero Beach, FL | Donation | $11,000 |
| Hialeah Sr High School Hialeah, FL | Donation | $10,070 |
| National Philoptochos Society New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Orthodox Christian Network Ft Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $7,500 |
| BOK Tower Gardens Lake Wales, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospita Doral, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,848,367 | $207,619 | $195,417 | $177,070 | 28 | $177,070 | $85,993 | $182,589 |
| 2023 | $2,850,118 | $146,879 | $158,390 | $141,000 | 29 | $141,000 | $69,261 | $159,571 |
| 2022 | $2,885,559 | $81,908 | $201,800 | $183,250 | 33 | $183,250 | $66,971 | $166,315 |
| 2021 | $3,003,750 | $324,364 | $163,042 | $143,850 | 28 | $143,850 | $112,902 | $172,699 |
| 2020 | $2,799,628 | $94,129 | $171,558 | $154,430 | 24 | — | $71,806 | $160,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Joanne Mitchell reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Indian River Community Foundation describes its mission as “building a better community through donor-driven philanthropy.” CARE Elementary School says it provides academic and character-development opportunities for children in Miami’s Overtown community, while Young Musicians Unite says it works to expand access to music education for students in Miami-Dade County. Other recipients include hospitals, religious organizations, gardens, and historic-preservation groups.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $177,070. Grants ranged from $500 to $48,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants included $48,000 to Indian River Community Foundation, $20,000 to Jackson Memorial Hospital-Behavior, $15,000 to Vero Beach Museum of Art, $12,500 to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and $11,000 to Laura Riding Jackson Foundation. Other notable grants included $10,070 to Hialeah Senior High School and $10,000 to National Philoptochos Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James R. Mitchell as President and Joanne S. Mitchell as “VICE PRESIDE.”
James and Joanne Mitchell is led by James R. Mitchell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James R. Mitchell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne S. Mitchell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 and Joanne Mitchell
How much does James and Joanne Mitchell give each year?
James and Joanne Mitchell gave $177K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 29 grants.
What is James and Joanne Mitchell's typical grant size?
James and Joanne Mitchell's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,324, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James and Joanne Mitchell that year got $3K on average.
Where does James and Joanne Mitchell give grants?
James and Joanne Mitchell gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (9 grants), Vero Beach, FL (5 grants), Lake Wales, FL (3 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does James and Joanne Mitchell give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on James and Joanne Mitchell's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (28 grants).
Who are James and Joanne Mitchell's largest grantees?
James and Joanne Mitchell's largest 2024 grantees include Indian River Community Foundation ($48,000), Jackson Memorial Hospital-Behavior ($20,000) and Vero Beach Meseum of Art ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James and Joanne Mitchell?
James and Joanne Mitchell reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $177K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (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 does James and Joanne Mitchell fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Indian River Community Foundation describes its mission as “building a better community through donor-driven philanthropy.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Joanne Mitchell?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Joanne Mitchell's EIN?
James and Joanne Mitchell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0947655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James and Joanne Mitchell accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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