James and Julie Grissom Foundation
The James and Julie Grissom Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In filing year 2025, it reported 13 grants totaling $157,625 to charitable organizations, including churches, food and homelessness services, and other organizations.
James and Julie Grissom Foundation at a glance
In short: James and Julie Grissom Foundation gave $158K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,625
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,125
- -42.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,600
- Total assets
- $255,042
- -17.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to James and Julie Grissom Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3101 Castle Rock Road 119, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Phone: (405) 330-8090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Julie Grissom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John's Episcopal Church ($69K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma, 20% to Arizona, 11% to Florida, 2% to New York, and 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How James and Julie Grissom Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $176K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's Episcopal Church Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $68,555 |
| St Michael & All Angels Tucson, AZ | Donation | $32,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $20,000 |
| Food for the Poor Coconut Creek, FL | Donation | $17,800 |
| Homeless Alliance Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $10,000 |
| Regional Food Bank Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $3,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Donation | $1,600 |
| Finca Washington, DC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development New York, NY | Donation | $1,170 |
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $255,042 | $104,994 | $158,421 | $157,625 | 13 | $157,645 | $4,218 | $13,818 |
| 2024 | $308,469 | $204,763 | $127,912 | $127,202 | 6 | $127,202 | $4,053 | $13,244 |
| 2023 | $231,618 | $203,237 | $90,913 | $90,200 | 2 | $90,200 | $2,524 | $8,606 |
| 2022 | $119,294 | $574 | $176,675 | $176,000 | 2 | $176,000 | — | $10,212 |
| 2021 | $295,395 | $201,019 | $176,675 | $176,000 | 2 | $176,000 | — | $13,949 |
| 2020 | $271,051 | $1,190 | $85,974 | $85,000 | 2 | — | $216 | $15,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Julie Grissom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, Habitat for Humanity, food organizations, and homelessness services.
Among the recipients, Food for the Poor says its mission is to connect churches in the first world with churches in the third world to serve people who are materially poor and people who are poor in spirit. Smile Train says its primary purpose is to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as people born without clefts. City Rescue Mission says it serves people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with help, hope, and healing.
The 2025 filing also identifies St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church as the foundation’s direct charitable activity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $157,625. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $68,555, with a median of $1,600.
Notable grants included $68,555 to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Oklahoma City, $32,000 to St. Michael & All Angels in Tucson, and $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Oklahoma City. Other grants included $17,800 to Food for the Poor, $10,000 to Homeless Alliance, and $3,000 to Regional Food Bank, all listed in Oklahoma City, as well as $1,600 to Smile Train in New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julie J Grissom was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
James and Julie Grissom Foundation is led by Julie J. Grissom, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie J. Grissom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about James and Julie Grissom Foundation
How much does James and Julie Grissom Foundation give each year?
James and Julie Grissom Foundation gave $158K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 6 grants.
What is James and Julie Grissom Foundation's typical grant size?
James and Julie Grissom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,600, and its average grant was $12,125, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James and Julie Grissom Foundation give grants?
James and Julie Grissom Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (20%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does James and Julie Grissom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on James and Julie Grissom Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are James and Julie Grissom Foundation's largest grantees?
James and Julie Grissom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St John's Episcopal Church ($68,555), St Michael & All Angels ($32,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James and Julie Grissom Foundation?
James and Julie Grissom Foundation reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James and Julie Grissom Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, Habitat for Humanity, food organizations, and homelessness services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Julie Grissom Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Julie Grissom Foundation's EIN?
James and Julie Grissom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1486224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James and Julie Grissom Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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