James and Joyce Giles Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Stevensville, MD EIN: 81-4380924

James and Joyce Giles Foundation is a private foundation, based in Stevensville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $48K.

Key facts about James and Joyce Giles Foundation

In short: James and Joyce Giles Foundation gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
81-4380924
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$40,000
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$10,000
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$1,135,979
Primary geography
Maryland (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+13.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

4

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Joyce Giles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How James and Joyce Giles Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 74% 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

Staten IslandSilver SpringDallasWashingtonAmericusAnnapolisBaltimoreBronxvilleMemphisNew YorkOsceolaRaleighRockvilleSeverna Park

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K4 grants2020 4 grants2021 5 grants2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $51K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Susan G Komen Foundation: $10KSusan G Komen Foundation$10KBaltimore Civic Fund - Key Bridge: $10KBaltimore Civic Fund - KeyBridge$10KGeorgetown University - Lombardi: $10KGeorgetown University -Lombardi$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Susan G Komen Foundation ($10K). Together the top 3 received $30K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

21<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Susan G Komen Foundation Dallas, TXFoundation Funds$10,000
Baltimore Civic Fund - Key Bridge Baltimore, MDFoundation Funds$10,000
Georgetown University - Lombardi Washington, DCFoundation Funds$10,000
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,135,979$1,004,794$834,424
Revenue$345,495$302,282$42,868
Expenses$44,045$42,386$47,879
Qualifying Distributions$40,000$40,000$44,000
Net Investment Income$47,810$84,722$25,359
Distributable Amount$53,985$37,890$38,430

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

James and Joyce Giles Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jacqueline Seligmann

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Giles

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jennifer Lucchesi

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Weber

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joyce Giles

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julianne Allen

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    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 Joyce Giles Foundation

How much does James and Joyce Giles Foundation give each year?

James and Joyce Giles Foundation gave $40K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 4 grants.

What is James and Joyce Giles Foundation's typical grant size?

James and Joyce Giles Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does James and Joyce Giles Foundation give grants?

James and Joyce Giles Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (25%) and District of Columbia (25%).

Does James and Joyce Giles Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on James and Joyce Giles Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Foundation Funds" (4 grants).

How large is James and Joyce Giles Foundation?

James and Joyce Giles Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 and Joyce Giles Foundation's EIN?

James and Joyce Giles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4380924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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