James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc
The James and Maryann Armour Family is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Florida.
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc gave $398K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $397,950
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,306
- -35.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $514,242
- +39.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4449 Bayshore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone: (941) 780-3233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($35K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 98 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in California. Many listed recipients are based in Sarasota, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2019) to $591K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Senter Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $26,950 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Ballet Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Second Heart Homes Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Calvary Chapel School Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Sarasota, FL | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $514,242 | $554,545 | $408,751 | $397,950 | 26 | $403,306 | $343,895 | $8,193 |
| 2024 | $368,448 | $316,719 | $596,232 | $590,915 | 25 | $591,160 | $314,647 | $25,758 |
| 2023 | $613,685 | $216,720 | $372,893 | $367,000 | 15 | $367,245 | $151,432 | $30,867 |
| 2022 | $769,858 | $247,738 | $372,279 | $359,000 | 16 | $359,000 | $237,514 | $47,914 |
| 2021 | $894,534 | $636,562 | $398,001 | $388,000 | 16 | $388,000 | $240,585 | $52,105 |
| 2020 | $656,219 | $877,748 | $412,387 | $390,000 | 16 | — | $309,297 | $24,145 |
| 2019 | $485,688 | $1,200,865 | $351,430 | $330,000 | 11 | — | $336,627 | $8,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 include support for organizations working in food assistance, housing, education, arts and culture, veterans’ services, land and water conservation, and other areas.
For example, All Faiths Food Bank describes its mission as providing “healthy solutions to end hunger” in its community. Second Heart Homes says it works to revive the dignity of homeless adults with mental illnesses through housing, support, and love. Calvary Chapel School says it educates children and assists Christian families with biblical training, while Art Center Sarasota says it provides opportunities for creative expression and art appreciation through education, exhibitions, and cultural programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $397,950. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median of $12,500. Notable grants included $35,000 to The Salvation Army, $30,000 to Ringling College of Art and Design, $26,950 to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, and $25,000 each to All Faiths Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, and Second Heart Homes. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James A Armour as president/director, Jennifer A Roach as treasurer/director, and Maryann P Armour as secretary/director.
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc is led by James A. Armour, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James A. Armour
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer A. Roach
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryann P. Armour
Secretary & Director
Sectretary & Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc
How much does James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc give each year?
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc gave $398K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $591K across 25 grants.
What is James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,306, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc give grants?
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (22 grants) and Venice, FL (2 grants).
Does James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($35,000), Ringling College of Art and Design ($30,000) and Safe Place and Rape Crisis Senter ($26,950), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc?
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc reported $514K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $403K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in food assistance, housing, education, arts and culture, veterans’ services, land and water conservation, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4289839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James and Maryann Armour Family Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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